2010-2016 Cadillac SRX headlight bulb replacement

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Mr10Alpine

Mr10Alpine

5 жыл бұрын

Headlight bulb replacement for Cadillac SRX MY2010-2016. Bumper cover must be removed (a la 2008-2012 Chevrolet Malibu).
Items used in video:
1/4 in. drive NAPA Carlyle ratchet
7 and 10mm Pittsburgh sockets
Titan Tools Philips and mini ratchet
Door panel clip removal tool

Пікірлер: 94
@dennypayne
@dennypayne 2 жыл бұрын
For all those saying you don't have to do all this - clearly you haven't researched what is actually causing the dim low beam lights on these vehicles. It's the inner coating on the whole assembly getting scorched away over the years, so replacing the low beam bulb by itself is useless for solving this problem. I just got some aftermarket replacement assemblies and @Mr10Alpine I thank you for this video for helping me get them swapped out. Now I can see at night again!
@450rmxr55
@450rmxr55 4 жыл бұрын
I like the good ole days when headlights was made of glass. You just changed the whole thing and the 4 screws was on the outside.
@heyitsthatoneguy91
@heyitsthatoneguy91 2 жыл бұрын
my work van 06 chevy express had em.
@JamiW
@JamiW 5 жыл бұрын
If you only need to access the low beam bulb (upper bulb) you don't need to remove the whole bumper cover and headlight assembly. You can simply remove the air filter housing on the passenger side and reach the bulb from inside the engine compartment there and/or remove the fuse box cover on the driver side to get to the one on that side. Driver side is a little tougher, but it's doable and a lot quicker and easier than pulling off the bumper cover.
@Bluedevil187
@Bluedevil187 5 жыл бұрын
Thats exactly what i was thinking as well why would you not remove the air filter housing and fuse box this guy is doing a whole lot of extra for nothing
@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri
@FernandoRodriguez-ds5ri 5 жыл бұрын
This guy lives in the desert. Nothing else to do than waste 2 hours to remove the entire front end just for a 1 minute job. Just go through the back of the housing. Thx Dallas Texas
@kjgallagher4
@kjgallagher4 5 жыл бұрын
Omg I wish I would have read your comment before getting half way through this video...
@johnnie135
@johnnie135 5 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I found this comment. I'm about to do this today. I just knew there was a way to do the bulb change without tearing apart the front end. I'm changing both bulbs just in case.
@bradleychute7678
@bradleychute7678 5 жыл бұрын
I love you
@dougeisner44
@dougeisner44 5 жыл бұрын
Just replace mine and couldn't get my hand in the drivers side opening so took out the battery and case and was a piece of cake...25 minute job to remove battery p.s. Had tried to take off the fuse panel but didn't seem like it wanted to budge so put 3 bolts back in and car wouldn't start....looked up a forum and another fellow had same problem and said to make sure bolts were tight...went back out and tightened them up and problem solved.....these forums are excellent....thanks to all for the tips
@KillaaMyles
@KillaaMyles 3 жыл бұрын
So if I jus remove the battery and case I can change the high beam bulb also ..
@ThePcXtreme
@ThePcXtreme 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you....I was just thinking that if I removed the battery there should be enuff room to get the the high beam
@C_HILL_OUT
@C_HILL_OUT 3 жыл бұрын
Mechanic: Could they make it more difficult to replace a headlight bulb? Engineer: Hold my beer and watch this!!
@kevincarpio9052
@kevincarpio9052 4 жыл бұрын
Turn your wheel to each side when your removing the fender liner screws. Allows for more accessibility
@DanOKC
@DanOKC 2 жыл бұрын
Oh God, how I look forward to changing out the light bulbs in my SRX.
@JeffGlackin
@JeffGlackin 3 жыл бұрын
I didn’t have to do anything near this drastic on my 2011. Passenger side I removed the airbox and on the drivers side I removed the fuse panel cover. It was tight but it sure beat takin the entire front end apart
@cindykelly4691
@cindykelly4691 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! The dealership told me I’d have to replace the entire assembly. My son said that was BS. I won’t tell him I actually spoke to an “expert”, I’ll let him think his idea worked! LOL!!!! PS ... I’m going to tackle this on my own. Ye of little faith. Thanks again! I’ll let you know how it turns out!
@Mr10Alpine
@Mr10Alpine 5 жыл бұрын
If the LED's go out, yes, you have to replace the entire assembly. Another reason why I prefer older cars. LOL
@ryanfparrsongs
@ryanfparrsongs Жыл бұрын
Just did this. Low beam lights both sides. Everything was pretty straightforward but it is not for a beginner mechanic... you need a bit of confidence. Drivers side; remove fuse box cover (I didnt have to remove the entire fuse box compartment, just the cover) NOTE: my new headlights came with the O-Ring already so be sure to remove the other O-Ring from the burnt out bulb or you will never get the light to turn in! Passenger side; There are 3 torque screws to remove the Air Filter assembly, and it definitely helps to remove the upper rubber intake foot to access the third torque screw. NOTE: Removing the plastic siding really helped with the removal of the Air Filter assembly... I could not get the filter out without removing the plastic siding... Good luck... and I cant believe you have to go through all of this just to remove a headlight bulb
@funnymoney6969
@funnymoney6969 7 ай бұрын
That is ridiculous! Thanks for the video
@davidclaytonfreeman3306
@davidclaytonfreeman3306 4 жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me?!!
@lrmolt
@lrmolt 5 жыл бұрын
thanks just saved me alot of coin.
@DSmith-zf9es
@DSmith-zf9es 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great video. I have condensation in both headlights so will need to so this procedure. 👍
@sistahpsych319
@sistahpsych319 4 жыл бұрын
Condensation/moisture is a known issue and it’s absolutely ridiculous. Hopefully you received the GM letter about reimbursement. They’re rectifying the issue in a shitty way for people who need the headlights replaced but reimbursement for prior costs seems decent.
@caddi70
@caddi70 2 жыл бұрын
@@sistahpsych319 I just bought a 2014. I guess since it's used, I'm on my own in fixing it
@lakeramoop6912
@lakeramoop6912 Жыл бұрын
Thats for the whole assembly not just the bulb.
@heyitsthatoneguy91
@heyitsthatoneguy91 2 жыл бұрын
A mechanic DEFINITELY slept with the engineer' wife
@zippydewdawg5162
@zippydewdawg5162 3 жыл бұрын
On the drivers side just remove fuse box cover and remove lamp cover low beam... easy 3 min max....
@bruceborneman
@bruceborneman 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for putting this out! It is very much appreciated!
@barrygoldwasser5449
@barrygoldwasser5449 3 жыл бұрын
You don't need to do all that, champ. You can access the bulbs from the engine bay. Remove the air intake on one side and the top of the fuse box on the other. That's it.
@drummerudy
@drummerudy 3 жыл бұрын
I tried this and I can't put it back on The plastic screw that I pulled it out it was really hard to put back on Any suggestion on special tool to put the plastic screw back without damaging the car bumper???
@scaleofthought
@scaleofthought 3 жыл бұрын
Great video, but what the hell? My nice little Honda: I pop the hood, twist the bulb, and out they come. ... Cadillac: "let's see how annoying we can make it haha " All this for a light BULB. The entire front bumper panel needs to be removed? Sweet lordy. I just wanted to change a lightbulb... I didn't want to disassemble the car... I did less work on another Honda car to change the headlight assemblies. This makes me want to cry. They put the bulb inside a hidden compartment, inside a labyrinth. Edit: THANK YOU for putting the tool list in the description. Saint.
@tom98vr4
@tom98vr4 4 жыл бұрын
someone should put a video online the correct way to change the Low Beam H11 Bulb and if Couger LED Bulbs can fit in that housing.
@heyitsthatoneguy91
@heyitsthatoneguy91 2 жыл бұрын
i did all this and the front clip still wont come off..its loose on sides and top but bottoms still affixed
@heatherrosandich7611
@heatherrosandich7611 4 жыл бұрын
Well I wanted to replace my "running" light after buying a set of 2 at Autozone for $8 but this is way more work than what I thought it would be. If only I had all the right tools. To the Cadillac dealer I go. : (
@Phoenix308
@Phoenix308 5 жыл бұрын
There is an access port on the driver side...I actually just saw below where it was mentioned, my bad lol!
@cubstalkbaseball9472
@cubstalkbaseball9472 4 жыл бұрын
Rebekah Jones where is it at
@trayday1129
@trayday1129 5 жыл бұрын
DISISSOMEBULLSHIT!! but i gotta do it on my wifes srx!!
@gregblanton9386
@gregblanton9386 4 жыл бұрын
This is not how you change the low beam headlamps, my mechanic removed the air filter box to replace the right front and you unloosen the fuse box and reach in beside the battery case to replace the left front which is a tight squeeze but is doable, he had both replaced in less than 30 minutes. What this video is good for is when you will have to replace both headlight assemblies due to the reflectors and projectors going bad which almost always happens to these halogen headlight assemblies. You can install new halogen bulbs if they get dull looking, but that is not the problem, it is the reflectors and the projector and the only way to fix it is to replace the entire headlight assembly. Oh by the way, you might as well replace both headlight assemblies while you have the front off the car, usually when one goes bad the other is not far behind and you will be back in their again when you could have replaced both the first time. There is also a LED upgrade headlight kit that can be installed but there will be some wiring issues to resolve to make it work and to keep the check engine light from coming on if you decide to go the LED route. Good luck!
@DG-america
@DG-america 4 жыл бұрын
@@gregblanton9386 Whew! Glad I read this comment. I gotta/wanna replace the low beams in the wifes. I drove it for the first time in a while and noticed the lows look really yellow. The brights will guide NASA to touchdown, but the lows are horrible. The dash said the volt output was 13.9 and that's in parameter, si guess it's just age. I am wanting to put in some night crystal white bulbs. Thanks for throwing this in.
@moosc
@moosc 5 жыл бұрын
So ten minutes to remove bumper? What about washer novels on the bumper
@elijohnson6125
@elijohnson6125 4 жыл бұрын
Mr10ALpine. I replaced the lightbulb and it is still dim. You mentioned the LED Lens.. Are you saying I have to get a whole new light b/c the LED is not working?
@sistahpsych319
@sistahpsych319 4 жыл бұрын
Condensation/moisture and dimness are known issues and it’s absolutely ridiculous. Hopefully you received the GM letter about reimbursement. They’re rectifying the issue in a shitty way for people who need the headlights replaced but reimbursement for prior costs seems decent.
@KillaaMyles
@KillaaMyles 3 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to replace, the high beam bulb in my 2011 Cadillac srx luxury., With out taking the entire bumper off , Passenger side was easy .. Driver side a b#@#$ HELP ....👍😫
@mypointofview6056
@mypointofview6056 2 жыл бұрын
You know toy can pull the washer fluid neck off for more room right? Pops right off and pushed right back in.
@floydingram6593
@floydingram6593 4 жыл бұрын
What about the 2 drl bulbs on each side? Any help would be appreciated
@Mr10Alpine
@Mr10Alpine 4 жыл бұрын
Those are LED's. They're part of the housing assembly. If they go out, you have to replace the entire thing.
@floydingram6593
@floydingram6593 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mr10Alpine Thanks!
@Chevroldsmobuiac
@Chevroldsmobuiac 5 жыл бұрын
Oh yeah... this is why I don't buy GM anymore... ;-)
@sistahpsych319
@sistahpsych319 4 жыл бұрын
NEVER again!
@johnhageman7968
@johnhageman7968 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to go through all of that!,
@Itr-tv7kt
@Itr-tv7kt 4 жыл бұрын
chevy cars makes me angry when it comes to light bulb replacement.. my 2008 malibu was the same thing... my honda takes 5 seconds for this job...
@kevincarpio9052
@kevincarpio9052 4 жыл бұрын
Do a Mercedes Benz and it will anger you more
@hero4life313
@hero4life313 4 жыл бұрын
Easy and stupid at the same time
@cindykelly6517
@cindykelly6517 5 жыл бұрын
WOW! I've owned EVERYTHING from Jaguars to Mercedes and never have I seen something so complicated transpire to replace a headlight bulb. But, I thank you for clarifying the process for me. That said, I own a 2014 SRX and the low beam is SO dull that I can't see the road well at night. There is no moisture in the headlamp casing and no "film" on the headlamp cover. Can I replace the low beam lights with something "brighter"? I sincerely appreciate your guidance!
@tomypham9004
@tomypham9004 5 жыл бұрын
Yes you can, just buy led light bulb on amazon, its cheap, and last longer. 50000 hr or so, just choose the 6000k or 6500k, ( daylight light.) or 80000 ml the higher the number the brighter the light. And get someone to change it for you. Take about 40 minutes to change both of them if they know how. :) i did on my 2012.
@niomirene9693
@niomirene9693 5 жыл бұрын
My car is the same way I have a 2014 srx as well and I can’t see anything if the high beams are not on
@texasaggieproud
@texasaggieproud 5 жыл бұрын
My fiance owns a '15 and I couldn't believe how BAD the low beam is. No fog on the lens and I had the dealer adjust the aim under warranty. It's still awful, so I've got LED bulbs as an upgrade over the stock garbage . I did this on my '11 Malibu and it's amazing how much better you'll be able to see.
@cindykelly4691
@cindykelly4691 5 жыл бұрын
In the spirit of “misery loves company” ... in some way I’m glad it’s not just mine. On a less positive note, because there seem to be so many of us with the exact same and very real, “SAFETY CONCERN”. Shame on one of the most prestigious automobiles manufactured for allowing this to persist with ZERO accountability and ownership! Please be careful! I don’t drive at night because of the fear of not having clear site on the road!
@texasaggieproud
@texasaggieproud 5 жыл бұрын
Hi Cindy.... here's what I ordered which I'll be installing on her SRX once I finish another project with my car. JDM ASTAR G4 8000 Lumens Extremely Bright AEC Chips H11 H8 H9 All-in-One LED Headlight Bulbs Conversion Kit, Xenon White (H11/H8) www.amazon.com/dp/B0757BZYCD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_spNpDbKF2CHKY
@kshtf
@kshtf 4 жыл бұрын
This should be removed from KZfaq. I am very glad I stopped at my local garage on my way home from picking up a bulb for the low beam light. While your process might be required to change the high beam bulbs, it defiantly isn't for the low beams. As other pointed out here, remove the air cleaner box on passenger side and the fuse cover on the drivers side. Seeing how you currently have over 78,000 one can only assume you wasted that much time for that many and who knows how many more hours of people actually doing as you said.
@Mr10Alpine
@Mr10Alpine 4 жыл бұрын
Low beams, great. Good luck getting to all the bulbs when they do burn out (airbox and fuse cover will do nothing here). You will have no choice but to remove the entire housing to change out the high beams, turn signals, and even the housing if the LEDs burn out entirely. the car's frame, body and radiator support is in the way of those bulbs. Its 2020 now and people are watching this video for a reason, since their bulbs have probably burned out by now (hence the 78,000+ views).
@RickWilliamscrm
@RickWilliamscrm 3 жыл бұрын
@@Mr10Alpine Well I got the drivers side turn signal changed today. Took off fusebox cover reached down with my left hand and got it out. It took a couple tries to get the bulb in but the whole thing was 25 minutes. Use gloves. I'd pull the bumper if it's the passenger side or the DLR because If I have to get the tools out it's easier to take the bumber off than Dick around with the air cleaner and hoses, not to mention I'd replace all the bulbs at that point.
@Fmbchopperparts
@Fmbchopperparts 5 жыл бұрын
I have no idea why you went through all that, Our shop car is a 2014 SRX,(I hate it) the passenger side bulb you can get to by removing the air box with 3 screws, and the other side is tight but you can get to it by removing nothing
@Mr10Alpine
@Mr10Alpine 5 жыл бұрын
LOL. Here's a challenge: Try replacing a turn signal bulb with all that stuff still in there, or the high beam, especially the driver's. And do a video on it.
@daneosborn3476
@daneosborn3476 4 жыл бұрын
@@Mr10Alpine i dont think he said he had to replace that so why would he ? Makes no sense. Dont get so offensive
@mickbrown815
@mickbrown815 3 жыл бұрын
I keep thinking 8min plus video awesome! Actual time estimate 3-4hrs! Freakin Cadillac😡😡😩 Thanks for the video though!
@johnskogman5623
@johnskogman5623 5 жыл бұрын
Shit, thats alot
@tommyj7887
@tommyj7887 5 жыл бұрын
dont need to do this for the bulbs only if you want to replace the whole housing
@Mr10Alpine
@Mr10Alpine 5 жыл бұрын
I've said this before, and I'll say it again. Try replacing the high beams, or turn signals, with the assembly still in place. And do a video on it, as a rebuttal.
@tomypham9004
@tomypham9004 5 жыл бұрын
I agreed, he did lots of work , good for replaced the housing, but just the lowbeam bulb, he can get them done in 20 -30 minutes
@raymondwebb1402
@raymondwebb1402 4 жыл бұрын
Bulbs can be change without doing this.
@NSPirate12
@NSPirate12 5 жыл бұрын
What asshole designs a vehicle that you must take the whole front end off and the housing out to change a freaking light bulb?
@jeffbacon5174
@jeffbacon5174 3 жыл бұрын
Jesus Christ is this for real?
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