How to Replace Headlight 10-15 GMC Terrain

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In this video, 1A Auto shows you how to repair, install, fix, change or replace the broken, damaged, cracked, faded, cloudy, or chipped headlights. This video is applicable to the GMC Terrain, years 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2010 GMC Terrain
2011 GMC Terrain
2012 GMC Terrain
2013 GMC Terrain
2014 GMC Terrain
2015 GMC Terrain
2016 GMC Terrain
2017 GMC Terrain
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@suemccabe7496 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! They wanted $600 to replace the headlight housing I saved almost 500 My daughter and I were able to do it in 40 min. Thanks for being clear and keeping it simple! not adding complicated stuff we didnt need

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Sue McCabe Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@tjmicsak Жыл бұрын

For a 2014 Terrain that has no wheel well access- passenger side all done under the hood 1. Remove the 4 plastic pins that hold the inner trim along the fender/hood from front to back by popping the center up of the expansion pins with a flat blade, then pry the base of the pins out. There are three in front near headlamp and one at the rear end by firewall. 2. Unhook the rear hood rubber gasket strip by pulling it and unhooking it from the tab on the trim back end. Now lift the side fender top trim and pull out from back (it has a built in hinge point) , releasing the two metal clips along the fender top and then back it out of the front inset plastic tab over the radiator. The trim side is now free and can be set aside. 3. Remove the two screws holding the small cross side "T" bracket and the one smaller screw that fastens the headlight top back to that same small cross "T" piece. Lift that cross piece out so the metal formed insert tab on it comes out. 4. You now should have just enough hand access to reach down behind the headlamp to twist off the circular cap seals, and then access to the bulbs inside them. The rest of the replacement is the same as if you had a removable fender access to the bulb back circular caps.

@rickeylambert6445 Жыл бұрын

This goes for the 2016 as well. No wheel well access. All under the hood.

@charibortner3737 3 жыл бұрын

i watched the video on replacing 2014 GMC headlight assembly. The video was absolutely fabulous, step by step, easy to understand and gave you the required tools needed. Mind you, I never tackled a car repair myself but after watching the video, I decided to order the part from 1A Auto and do the installation myself. The part came in 3 days and it took me about 1/2 hour to replace the headlight assembly and it is working beautifully. Thank you for the video and I will totally recommend you to my friends and family.

@faychin1104 Жыл бұрын

Great video, replaced both assemblies in 90 minutes on a 2013 Terrain Denali and your instructions were perfect. Only suggestion is that the corner clip at the edge of plastic bumper is located at the corner so a pry bar used at the edge is effective in popping off the plastic bumper.

@Mercileez Ай бұрын

THANK YOU DUDES I thought I was going to have to remove my whole bumper just to get to the housing. Had no clue about the trap door in the fender well

@patrickgraham24 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was able to change out my headlight pretty easily once I got the wheel well cover off. Just have to blindly feel around and know which bulb you need to change.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Patrick Graham Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@oliviasumlin 7 жыл бұрын

Just saved $80 with this video. Mechanic wanted to do it hard way and take off panel and charge by the hour saying it would take half hour. Thanks for posting

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+oliviasumlin Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/GMC/Terrain/1ALHL02140?KZfaq&CTA+Comment&ZMaolGYlWYM

@lldvpeandrewll8616 3 жыл бұрын

Same

@williamtruong4119 6 жыл бұрын

I am trying to remove the headlight cover, the one right in front of the access hole, but it isn't coming off when I turn it counterclockwise. It looks like the long tab is missing from mine. Any advice on removal of the cover?

@toridr4484 2 жыл бұрын

Hello I want to say thank you so much for your video it explained it perfect I was able to complete it and now my lights look good I we'll definitely keep you in mind when I buy car parts

@onionjohn1 6 жыл бұрын

You guys saved me $$$ and time. Consider me a new brand loyal customer.

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

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@Azadum 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing putting it back together after the bulb is in. That's where I got messed up. I had the plate you twist pointed in the wrong direction and couldn't figure out why it was so hard to get on when it was so easy to take off.

@JGray-bt1fu 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks! This saves me $60 for about a 10 minute fix.

@1AAuto 8 жыл бұрын

+J. Gray Thanks for watching 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

@matthewstaton9197 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Worked on my 2013 Terrain. Replaced the low beam.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Matthew Staton Thank you!

@tamikab.5868 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Replacing my low beam today.

@vellvirginia2218 6 ай бұрын

9 year old video saved me a lot of time and frustration

@TonyMontana-ew4xd 7 жыл бұрын

thanks for the help

@kristinazalzal 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I changed my headlight bulb myself! Thanks! :)

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Kristina Zalzal Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@izekecantu7656 2 жыл бұрын

This was very helpful able to swap bulbs in less than an hr

@caseymiller846 2 жыл бұрын

We’re that second bracket goes into the headlight with the 10 mil bolt my headlight is broken we’re that bolt has to go in will the bumper still snap on securely without that bolt in the headlight. I’m trying to figure out if I’m gonna need a new headlight before I get to it because right now Im working on putting the fender back on and maching it into place along with getting all the pieces back on the bumper!

@jeanannthompson7960 9 жыл бұрын

Know where I can order more of those clips from inside the wheel wells? Thanks for the video, upgrading my bulbs!

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

You may be able to get new ones from you local auto parts store or from the dealer. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

@elbronco5402 5 жыл бұрын

great vid

@mohoganston Жыл бұрын

Really helped me find that bolt hidden by the front panel

@willyquiles8421 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful thanks

@frenchispluss4976 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help.

@AlfredoCosta77 4 жыл бұрын

Can I buy only the front clear plastic to my headlight?

@naviambigram 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

@KorbenDallas 6 жыл бұрын

Cannot remove any such quick access cover from a 2014

@charleskincaid5718 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@101xotic 5 ай бұрын

curious 2015 headlight fit on a 2016???

@codyrace4595 Жыл бұрын

How do you adjust the beams

@ffighter6932 Жыл бұрын

My 2014 Terrain SLT only has the fiber wheel well liner with no little door. You have to change to bulbs from the top.

@hotmail4usa 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+hotmail4usa Thank you!

@samzaa5069 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@jertexjertex7880 Жыл бұрын

This does not work for the 2015 Terrain, GMC, in their amazing wisdom, eliminated the round, removable cover in the wheel well and now you have to take the entire wheel well cover off to get to the bulbs. Edit: well, not quite remove it, but you have to turn the wheel in toward the body and remove 3 torx screws and a pop rivet and then force the wheel well cover back far enough that you can get at least one hand in to remove the cap and then remove the bulb. You have to wear some kind of glove when installing the new bulb because you don't want to get skin oil on a halogen bulb, otherwise the heat will be drawn to the skin oil and melt the glass and ruin the bulb. I could only get one hand in, but I was able to change the bulb with just one hand.

@FSmithSE1 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT BULB REPLACEMENT VIDEO

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+SPARTAN SMITH Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@lycanwarlord 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@bethvickers6560 4 жыл бұрын

Mine doesn’t have the little trap door I have a 14 terrain we have to take the front off

@vnappen 2 жыл бұрын

How do I adjust the height of the lights my car was in an accident they were replaced but they are aiming too low. 2014 SLT Terrain

@Don_ECHOguy Жыл бұрын

There is no headlight adjustment... so if your headlights are aiming low the headlight mounting points are out of wack.

@alexwhateva 7 жыл бұрын

Can you guys make a video of how to remove headlights on a Chevy Equinox 2010 please

@geraldwayne6261 6 жыл бұрын

It is the same as Terrain! One is Chevy, the other is GMC! Same vehicle though!

@travisjames1263 4 жыл бұрын

thank you!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Travis James Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@dawncarman1481 Жыл бұрын

So I replaced my headlight assembly. But I dont know how to adjust the bulbs. Apparently I need to adjust the one side and do not know how.

@raqueelking 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You

@dalast1woke 7 жыл бұрын

hey this is not the same for the 2015 terrain or newer. is there a new video coming for those models?

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

+Brandon Floyd Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?KZfaq&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393

@sessypinkmama 6 жыл бұрын

Do I need to take the whole headlight off to change the bulbs?

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Kendra Jackson You may be able to reach around the back of the headlight to remove them.

@jpontiac4294 Жыл бұрын

Nice

@jeffs4904 6 жыл бұрын

How does one go about changing the fog light bulb?

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Jeff Sinclair You should be able to reach behind the fog light assembly and remove the bulb. You may have to twist the bulb in order to pull it out. If you need to remove the entire assembly to gain access to it, this video will show you how to remove the fog light assembly. Hope this helps you out kzfaq.info/get/bejne/adeCdrmTl9Krhqc.html

@wendelllynch120 6 жыл бұрын

I don't see any cap in the wheel well of my 2015 terrain sle-2. Is there any other way?

@1AAuto 6 жыл бұрын

+Wendell Lynch I would pop the hood and see if you can reach in there to access the back of the headlight. If not then you will probably have to remove the wheel wheel cover itself. 1aauto.com

@wendelllynch120 6 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto I noticed that I have to go from the top under the hood. You should do a video on that type🤔

@ohiotim7742 5 жыл бұрын

The later models do not have the access port in the wheel well. You need to remove the headlight assembly as the video shows for “replacing” the entire assembly. Once you have it pulled out, you just replace the bulbs and reinstall it. Way too much effort for routine maintenance; gross oversight by GM or a new way to force many people into the shop for what should be a simple DIY fix.

@dirxwirx 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the one they show in the video is the easier method. The model you have requires you to go from the top under the hood. It's extra hassle and time unfortunately.

@nickr3441 9 жыл бұрын

I dont understand how you are suposto change the headlamp by just removing the cupbord behind the wheel. You are basically working blind, bc you can only fit your arm in there. If you can shed more light on it it would be greatly appreciated

@1AAuto 9 жыл бұрын

You can access just the bulbs by removing that access panel that we show. They should be right in front of you once you take the cover off.

@NPAMike 5 жыл бұрын

Turn the wheel to have better access.

@dustystix76 3 жыл бұрын

My 15 doesn’t have that wheel well access on either side

@beckytrotti7963 7 жыл бұрын

is this the same for 2010 model GMC terrain?

@crlaw75 7 жыл бұрын

Should be. Model years '15 and up have a different fender liner, which do not have the cap to unscrew.

@JRGoehring23 7 жыл бұрын

I have a '14 that has the fender liner with no cap. It's much more of a pain. And yes, it's a '14. Guess I'm just lucky...

@johnmays7651 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Saved me money and time. Would have to have had mechanic do it since I got ot due to health reasons years ago but could do this. Thanks again

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +john mays

@crzycop 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2015 and the access panel you show in the wheel well area does not exist You will have to remove three of the clips 2 T15 screws Lastly two 7 mm bolts underneath the front spoiler Where the wheel well connects to it You can then gently pry back be wheel well to access the door panel to the headlight bulbs When removing the screws from the wheel well keep the wheels turned inward then When you are prying back the wheel well slightly to gain access to the headlight assembly you will want the wheel turned out

@meanman61 6 жыл бұрын

Can’t find any video on how to change an Alternator/Belt on a 2013 GMC Terrain SLE. Not even a video on whether it can be done from the top or bottom?

@chadinnocenti4906 3 ай бұрын

You might want to add the end adjustments so people don't have one head light pointing to left field and another straight to the ground lol

@r.powerborn8026 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Took 5 minutes to change the bulb through the wheel well access point. Would have been faster if it wasn't 16° outside. 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Bro!

@7777777Beau7777777 4 жыл бұрын

Is it the same on 2016s or different?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Beau Man At this moment, the closest how-to video we have to your request is for this vehicle, which is very similar to the one you have. The steps may not be 100% the same, but should contain an adequate amount of information necessary for accomplishing this task. Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

@boomertsm 5 жыл бұрын

Most techs say not to touch the actual bulb with fingers (oil) to prolong life of the bulbs..

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Terry Moore True. The oils on the bulbs themselves can make them burn out prematurely.

@DanLoFat 3 жыл бұрын

Is it me or is it the method for changing the lights the same as removing the whole light assembly? Do I miss something there?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Dan Lo Fat Thanks for checking us out! You can change the bulbs without removing the assembly however for the purposes of the video, we show how to replace the bulbs on an assembly that was removed. You do not need to remove the assembly to just replace the bulbs.

@RobRestoredMorgan 7 жыл бұрын

What a Pain in the Butt!!

@1AAuto 7 жыл бұрын

Hopefully this video will help out. If any of our viewers needs to replace their headlights, we carry the headlight kit shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them goo.gl/RK0pHn

@RoseGold823 4 жыл бұрын

Try doing it on a Ford escape. This is gravy

@VegasTales Жыл бұрын

The 2014 doesn't have those covers

@chrisrehkop7797 3 жыл бұрын

Not all terrains have the dust covers

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Chris Rehkop Thanks for the feedback!

@marksmopar609 2 жыл бұрын

I was hoping there was a adjustment that could be made but I guess not.

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+marks mopar Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@blakemartinez9315 5 жыл бұрын

Can you just replace the lens? Mine is all faded...

@racerx6284 5 жыл бұрын

Yup. I just bought a pair and am going to replace the whole "pod assembly" on my 2010 Terrain this weekend. Didn't you watch the video?

@dexterstanley4185 4 жыл бұрын

Just restore it instead of replacing. Much easier and turns out bend new

@uhsenli6424 4 жыл бұрын

Why does the guy feel like he’s about to pass out changing a bulb

@Timmhudd55 3 жыл бұрын

My brand new light fixture has water inside. Thanks

@Don_ECHOguy Жыл бұрын

Don't use cheap reproduction parts if you can help it.

@arcticwolf8150 Жыл бұрын

Too bad the SLT version doesn’t have that round access for the bulbs you have to take the wheel hull plastic flap out of the way to get to them

@dsmartinez6096 4 ай бұрын

You forgot to show how the whole assembly comes out

@ronholder4373 2 жыл бұрын

This is not true I have a 15 terrian and those covers are not inside the wheel well!

@lionelthompson9916 8 ай бұрын

You didn't show enough information how to take it out

@smithrock9311 2 жыл бұрын

Ppl 9a

@jeseniacortez2869 4 жыл бұрын

no tanks

@Rubenowski 4 жыл бұрын

NEVER TOUCH THE LIGHT BULBS WITH HANDS THE OILS FROM YOUR SKIN WILL CAUSE THE BULB TO GO OUT PREMATURELY.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Ruben Rivera Thanks for the feedback!

@whitebread1011 6 жыл бұрын

That's ridiculous

@holmes1956O 4 жыл бұрын

Worst how to I have seen you guys do how about changing the bulb with the nacelle in the car. Whole different ball game

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+holmes1956O Thanks for the feedback!

@mikeschneider9462 3 ай бұрын

Well I already hate this car.

@neillameier8644 Жыл бұрын

Gmc engineering is so bad👎

@FSmithSE1 3 жыл бұрын

EXCELLENT BULB REPLACEMENT VIDEO

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+SPARTAN SMITH Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c