How to change headlight bulb for Cadillac ATS in 15 minutes

My right headlight bulb went out so I thought I'd record and show how to change it out. My car is a 2013 Cadillac ATS 2.5 SL, but most of the headlight housing and process is similar to other Cadillac models.
I'm sorry for the audio mix up around 9:30.. it's cringe-worthy soooo just skip it please!
I will link the replacement bulbs I purchased within a couple weeks.

[@ADSudhanshu]

Someone give this guy a medal. Showroom scammers quoting me $400 to change a bulb smh

[@kattdennis9996]

same here, $150 (per bulb) for bulb and $300 to take bumper off to change it.

[@beyondthegraveparanormalso7165]

Changing the bulb on this car is borderline idiotic how difficult they make changing a bulb. You shouldnt have to remove a tire or a wheel well. You should be able to pop your hood and do it. This is why i hate new cars

[@butterflykisses6469]

Exactly, straight BS, forces you to go to the dealership/mechanic 😒

[@goan1413]

My 07 tahoe, you have to remove the entire bumper lmao. How ridiculous is that. Now i gotta do this BS on my ats lol

[@catsundae6257]

My vw gti had too remove the front bumper

[@toastmahone]

If you strip one of those wheelwell screws it's game over

[@rodrickmason8990]

Super facts! Headed out to change mines now. Smdh

[@silversvcs]

Thanks dude! Never would have figured this out without this video.

[@xNasiir]

Glad to hear it!

[@deltonsr]

On a 2014 the driver side is easy, just unscrew the air filter cover remove the filter then pop out the filter housing and shove it to the left, after you push down the fender well cover you will see the housing cover for the bulb, the passenger side will probably require the steps in this video.

[@faf1837]

Thank you! That worked beautifully on my wife's '14 ATS.

[@fc-_-clan4591]

Did this kit fit your 2014?

[@deltonsr]

@@fc-_-clan4591 mine had LEDs and those LEDs have a small adjustment screw on the side of it, the ones I bought came with an Allen wrench for that screw. I didn't see all the wires in the video so maybe whoever had the car before me might have did something different to the wiring, not sure. I like the LEDs though. The bigger the tire and rim the more pain to use that passenger side method.

[@Alexjermellttg]

All this time repair shops been telling me they have to take the bumper off to get to the bulb

[@Kered-ki2im]

I've seen this video that s guy actually took his bumper off...-- I'm just taking the wheel off--( NOT THE ENTIRE BUMPER) "that's crazy

[@jaymanchester5096]

Hey, ive been waiting a while now. Where or what is the link to get the replacement bulbs???

[@KingWoodrow313]

Thanks for the video! 2016 ATS

[@xNasiir]

You bet!

[@gabbyh109]

Hi, my car doesn’t have the thing you’re connecting the headlights to (i think you referred to it as a limiter).. I order the same bulbs as you .. can you please tell me the name of the limiter or send a link so I can buy it

[@dmar7780]

Very helpful thank you

[@sonnytsbr]

Gawd bless you.... and you tube

[@pinoyoperatortodayismyday9841]

Nice!!! Knowledge!!!🤙🏼🙌👍bro!!!👏

[@Fairwaysandgrains]

What size star bit?

[@bradbrown7273]

Thanks for the vid

[@Josephx813]

Does this come with all three connectors as shown in the video ??

[@julioguerrero7031]

What kind of error code adapter did you use and did it stop the hyper flash

[@ccccen]

yep, turn the wheels and lift the side you're working on and you'll have more room :)

[@robby469]

What size screw driver for the covering to get to the light housing? I heard him say star but the sizes I have all have failed me...

[@ccccen]

@@robby469 not your regular screw driver, it's the star looking ones.

[@sebastianalvarado2390]

@@robby469 T10 screw apparently

[@EliteOnTheBeat]

@@sebastianalvarado2390 No, sir, its actually a T15.

[@drerocs]

Are these after market hid bulbs you installed?

[@xNasiir]

Yes, just a normal 5k power set from Amazon

[@pamelaarmisted7695]

Thanks what year is your ATS Cadillac

[@xNasiir]

2013

[@nickramirez-xn1ky]

T-15 torx screw is the size of the screws I have 14 ATS

[@FutureVisionGaming]

Do you need a limiter

[@DubFour_]

What tool did you use to take the back off?

[@xNasiir]

For the back of the light bulb casing, you can just use your hand as it should be hand-tightened into a specific slot. For the actual enclosure/cover to get access to the bulb area, I used a Phillips head cordless drill since there’s only a few screws.

[@sebastianalvarado2390]

It’s a T10 screw from what I’ve seen in another video to take it those little star shaped screws off

[@catagory5979]

Yo where did you get your all black grill from??? I been searching high and low for a grill like that!

[@xNasiir]

It’s actually Plasti Dip. If you take your time and clean before, cover the car hood properly and do at least 2 coats, it will be a clean look. I did it about 2 years ago and it’s not showing much wear or tear. It’s great for trade in later because it will just peel off too.

[@cubs19801]

Is there no cap that goes over the back of your headlight bulb? On mine I have a black cap that you have to unscrew before accessing the bulb...

[@xNasiir]

Nope, neither side had a bulb. Is yours a 2013?

[@cubs19801]

Mine is a 2014...but I’ve seen videos of 2013’s that have the cap like mine (m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6Gzo4asprKie5I) I’m about to do the headlight, front turn signal and side marker LEDs this weekend. There’s a lot of wiring with the cancellers that I had to purchase and it looks like it’s too much to tuck back in and still have the cap fit. I’ll prob just leave the cap off. Thanks for the video and response.

[@joncue0304]

Mine is a 2013 and it has the back cap. I'm trying to put in an LED replacement installed, but can't get all the wiring inside so I can put the cap back on. Any help at all is appreciated.

[@cubs19801]

Yeah, I couldn’t get mine to go back on either. I talked with a few other people who had the same issue and they said they just left the caps off, so that’s what I did, too 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gabbyh109]

@@cubs19801 how did you get all of the wire out ??

[@mplscarsales6652]

You got the exact link ?

[@homegrowncowboy8450]

It would be nice if some would tell us what size torx bit instead of calling it a "star tool"

[@CheetyPants1327]

10

[@papapoodo6685]

So the bulb doesn't snap off like a regular one? I was trying for hours on a 2017 ats...Hardly any room to work with and couldn't get the bulb off!! Can you just remove the bulb or do you have to disconnect everything like you did?

[@xNasiir]

If I remember correct, the bulb housing slots in at a 90 degree turn, it doesn’t snap off in any way. It locks in to the housing when you place it inside and turn until secure. The extra stuff was all just because of the kit I have on for the HID headlights

[@gabbyh109]

What’s the name of the headlight you used

[@xNasiir]

HID-Warehouse HID Xenon... www.amazon.com/dp/B010W2OFUQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@unspecifiedd]

wish it was easier, gonna have to pay some shop $50 to do it probably

[@JoseFlores-nb5cl]

How much did you pay

[@infinite_genius]

I cannot get the housing out of the containing frame. Unbelievable pain in the ass. I'm about to just pay to have it done

[@Alexjermellttg]

I have the same car

[@darrenvath4532]

U can't just change the bulb??

[@ccccen]

if you lift the car a bit you'll have more room to do it, went through this bs already

[@xNasiir]

I didn't even think about it. I'll give that a try the next time I'm stuck doing this again

[@uuulaalaa]

Love reading comments on tutorial videos lifting the car made it easy

[@joeserrenti9857]

It seems that he's replacing an HID light bulb .... the Caddy must be the Premier or higher. The Luxurys have the God Awful 9012's in them with no fogs to boot ..... I couldn't see a damn thing ..... What a Sh*t Show for Caddilac!!!! A Damn Chevy Malibu had better lights.... I did some trimming and put in a set of Sylvania ZXE's 9005's .... That's right the 65 watt high beams with no back reflector on the tip ..... The difference makes the car useful at night and you don't have to worry about the power difference with the daytime running lights, and flickering, etc.... Caddilac really Sucks for doing a move like that ...on a car that price.... You could shove the phone charger, ..... put in Hid lights .... male them an option ....I'd pay for them , but not 5k more for a bunch of crap I don't need ...!!!

[@xNasiir]

I have the Standard SL version. Bought a HID converter set for $40 and it’s been working great. You’re right about it being overpriced for the upgrade through Cadillac though.