Chevrolet Chevy Cruze Taillight and Bulb Removal Replacement (2012 - 2014)

Need to remove the taillights or replace your taillight bulbs on your Chevy Cruze? Then keep watching.

[@creightonwest6632]

I'm old and don't work on cars much anymore, but I figured a brake light replacement would be easy. Nope. Without this video or the book I could not have done it. Had I not seen you do the string method, I never would have pulled that hard on the plastic light assembly for fear of breaking it. As it turned out, on a 2012 there is enough extra wire and it was not necessary to disconnect the connector in the trunk, but it's good to know where to find and disconnect it. Thanks, brother.

[@CJMacDaddy1]

Thanks for the video, I have worked on many cars but the Cruze is the most pain in the ass to work on. So much for just for a bulb.

[@JohnKnapp]

String ..... Brilliant!!! Thanks had me scratching my head until your help.

[@susanmoser8864]

Thank you very much for sharing this instructional video! My brake lens was severely cracked. I ordered the new assembly (which included new wires & new bulbs) for under $47.00 plus tax. I saved close to $150.00 in parts AND labor by installing the assembly (with new wiring & new bulbs - rain water had rusted the backup light socket) by myself in less then an hour (diy installation times may vary for others) with the guidance of your video. Thank you again! ☺

[@kepancakesss5581]

Where did you get the assembly? And what is the name ?

[@daeshaniece4859]

Amazon has them for $60 or cheaper !

[@JFlo8791]

would of never figured it out if weren't for your video. Thanks!!

[@dmaldon61]

Thank you for the detailed instructions and actually demonstrating the entire process.

[@Professorjason]

Thanks so much for posting this. Worked like a charm! Much appreciated!

[@christophersanchez677]

Thanks man... A lady backed up into me... And I couldn't figure out how to pull the bulb out until you've shown the string/chord pull out method

[@happywrenching]

+Christopher Sanchez No matter what they say - the pullout method is very effective.

[@stevelampasona8162]

Thanks for making this video, it took all of about 20 minutes to change out the outside passenger tail light assembly. The one I received from car parts already had the bulbs in place. Only difference is I found with my 2014 Cruze Diesel is the trunk liner fastener was a screw in anchor. Oh, and the string...worked like a charm. Thanks again!

[@linzerpa]

Thanks! The trunk lights confused me but your video showed me how.

[@kennyhowell3090]

Very helpful. Just changed out my tail light today. Thank you for the video!!

[@vinnyletona]

Awesome video. I changed the bulb light within 10 minutes. Thank you

[@allancampbell86]

Just wanted to add, I just did this on my 2014. The connector did not come out easy (white clip) you just have to be careful and use a small flathead. Also I had to use string and a putty knife to slowly pry the tail light out. It was really stuck in there. Don't give up!

[@jimellis3288]

On my 2013 Cruze, the assembly would not come out until I removed a nut from the top prong(two hold the assembly inside the cavity). In the video, when disconnecting the harness inside, the location of the nut on mine is seen, but appears to only be a rubber grommet on the featured cruze. If yours doesn't move with the string, check for the nut. Great video!

[@dhd3491]

I think mine is like yours in having real trouble getting it out and don't want to break anything. Where did you say that nut was again?

[@KaseemBada]

Thanks so much for the information, this video help and saved me like $60 big ones 💸💸💸💸💸✊🏾✊🏾

[@thettguy]

Holden cruze is exactly the same. Except for the clip that holds the wires in. It has a push button on the side next to the wall of the car. Very easy once you have found it.

[@MegaMegaman21]

TY Sir!

[@model-man7802]

Great video,comes right to the point.All I needed to know.

[@platinumjazz_]

Thank you man for keeping it short and to the point and very detailed Liked and subscribed 👍

[@Babysista]

Thanks for the upload!!! All this to change a 💡. No wonder Jiffy Lube and those folks make money.

[@Benbourne1982]

Great video, very helpful. Very much appreciated!

[@richardleach8637]

You forgot to mention the flat head screw that has to be removed in order for the light will come out. It's hard to get out, but all you have to do is hand tighten it once you're done. Thank you for your assistance in getting my lights done

[@lauramccaffrey5712]

Thanks for the string advice worked great 👍

[@ronniebrignac]

Good video. Thank you. I had enough slack and would not have needed to disconnect the harness or the cover in the trunk. Just an FYI for anyone else with a 2012 Cruz.

[@davidwoods1499]

Thanks for the video, this saved me a lot of time and money.

[@jorgetuanama4146]

Thanks man!! You saved us some good money very easy you explained. If you come to Orlando, Florida, beers on me!

[@happywrenching]

I am coming to Orlando! Now how bout those beers?! LOL. Kidding, it's only a quick stop on my way to Daytona Beach. Thanks for stopping by :)

[@GrnArrow092]

I'm a new Chevy Cruze owner and I've been wanting to know how exactly to change out the tail lights since I've been considering replacing my tail lights with LED tail lights. This will make installing the new tail lights all the more easier.

[@236vic]

Hi thanks that’s great Can you help I just added the trailer wire kit, testing my wires at end no power of any sort. How can I check if control is faulty ?

[@vaiserious]

i just used a key band. thanks for the vid!

[@naturallybeautiful6133]

you have helped me save money. thank you

[@peikinwinner6255]

They were charging me $46 each to replace both of my rear brake lights. I'm like hell no, I'm going to learn today. How hard could it be. And it wasn't. Save myself few box.

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[@salvadorkeaton251]

@Guillermo Kylen Yup, I have been using InstaFlixxer for years myself :)

[@gloriasol8197]

Could you do a video on how to replace a mass air flow sensor on a 14' chevrolet Cruze LT, please? This video helped me in totally replacing my tailight!

[@CarlosMorales-vo1yu]

great video thnks for the string technique

[@mediahybrid1881]

The string thing was a lifesaver

[@whywar6358]

very informative thank you.

[@Nick3889]

Thanks so much for this im gonna save so much money doing this

[@chrisbishop3687]

Thanks mate, was a great help!

[@brufolizits]

Grazie per il video...oggi ho sistemato la lampadina bruciata seguendo le tue indicazioni...in 10 minuti ho fatto tutto

[@meadowo]

Helped a bunch, thanks

[@gorankrizanic4017]

Very useful and helpfull. Thank you !

[@nnor000]

Nice straight to the point! None of the usual BS intros. Thnx!

[@joechristl1444]

still great advoce. Thanks

[@jfann77]

Be very careful using the string method. When I pulled mine I had to pull hard to get it out and it popped all at once and landed on my bumper and left a hearty scratch.

[@ricardosidon2189]

Thanks for the video!!

[@svjetlanacvjetinovic8280]

Thank you!

[@robertmallory6521]

Thanks helped a lot

[@yeseniagarcia9349]

I’m about to do that tomorrow for my daughters car

[@joshbarton243]

How do you take off the lights on the inside? Cuz you only took the outside ones off

[@scot7619]

Awesome video dude

[@jorgeparra3168]

Thanks bro 😎 helpfully

[@johnaaulick3360]

String worked great just sliced the top of my pinky off.

[@terencesims6203]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@robertkirk9229]

Thanks man

[@claytondorland2976]

Awesome vid!

[@ShotByDoyan]

Thanks man!

[@ericvanrooij7790]

no need to disconnect the connector. the cable is long enough.

[@michaelwyres]

Yeah, I thought that odd too...definitely easy to do without digging that deep...

[@furycfury1632]

Same that's what I thought! But thank you for the video I'll try it it costs us $50 at servicing here to change

[@stevedewolf1]

Plus it stops the taillight from flinging across the parking lot...

[@Tesla.Channel2024.]

Does it work the same on Chevrolet sail?

[@andikurniawangenthonk881]

Thank you sir... Nice..

[@anonymouse692]

Thank u so much!

[@Kjpierre16]

For a 2014 Chevy Cruze... Im trying to figure out the front and rear turn signal wiring.. Which is the ground.. And the blinker wire? Front is blinker wires are brown and violet? Anybody know?

[@maddiekosir3748]

if any issues disconnecting the plug, press down on the connector so it slides off

[@rickhargett2803]

String method........make SURE, you pull straight back.

[@timbrening7943]

Do you know what part number this is so I can order one. With this video I think I can do it

[@electrosport2470]

Thank you

[@daronshields6838]

What tools did you use?

[@nasirkhan-ty3gb]

How i can change light my chevorlet Orlando 2012

[@calebs2637]

Is the connector in the trunk supposed to be difficult to disconnect? I did everything you did in the video and it is not giving, there's gotta be some sort of push tab I'm missing or something but I can't figure it out

[@happywrenching]

It's been years since I've done this job so I don't quite remember but when it doubt, always push in the center of the connector and then try pulling it out. Assuming you moved the white plastic retainer out, at 1:17 I believe I am pushing the center of the connector as I pull it out.

[@khaledbouras1215]

Thanks.

[@ricardosidon2189]

Good, but w don’t need to disconnect the connection inside, when you take off the light plastic is enough cable to take off the bulb & replace it

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Thanky!!

[@90sGasPrices]

WHAT ABOUT THE INNER TAIL LIGHTS?

[@hatmcjones]

Pls include the bulb part numbers for our convenience

[@valdyprawhesmara3658]

Thanks....your video is so helpful.... Oh yeah, anybody know how to fix the trunk opener button ? mine is broken

[@worddeuce]

Dude, so is mine. I have to push the manual one just above the license plate and pull hard as hell to get it open.

[@valdyprawhesmara3658]

@@worddeuce Thx God I'm not alone...the trunk opener on the drive side doesn't work at all...I have to push the one on my remote just to open the trunk

[@shanny946]

I looks so easy lol ❤️️❤️️❤️️

[@deboraholdfield3849]

excellent video!!

[@MichaelCowden]

The string trick to remove the light works like a champ. Thank you! The screws under the two little plastic covers were 7mm hex head on my 2012 Cruze Eco.

[@krazykrycek]

Thank you for posting this.

[@vincebiano190]

All this extra work is not needed. Pop the taillight assy and remove the bulb you need to replace. No need take panels off in the trunk and weaken those clips.

[@roblazo2124]

You do not need to remove the trunk liner or connector to just change your light bulbs. I followed the video and my tail light fell and cracked!!! So I ended up having g to replace the tail light. What should have just cost me 14 buck ended up costing hundred's. You have enough slack to change you bulbs.

[@ambroseellis10]

Pretty easy compared to the front lights.

[@nathant2414]

The crappy plastic tab with the screws snapped on me.

[@guyod1]

TheReal NateDogg same here.

[@guyod1]

It's been a year has your tail light fallen out

[@dreamkiidd2290]

He did an oopsie he touched the bulb with his fingers

[@stevedewolf1]

They’re not halogen

[@giovannigigliarano8783]

comodo ed utile saper come fare...

[@jeffmiddel4100]

So... completely different from what the manual says. Great!

[@kidroming]

Ear ripper!

[@-algerino-1205]

All this work for changing a bulb ? Well, chevrolet engineers aren't the smarter ones.

[@skeam3147]

This car is the biggest piece of crap in automotive history

[@jubileetwist]

Thank you!

[@astronomical9441]

Thank you!

[@hugogarcia292]

Thank you!