How to Replace Headlight and Bulb 05-10 Chevy Cobalt

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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 Chevy Cobalt, years 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, and 10.

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[RandyNeufeldt]

Thank you 1A Auto Parts. What would have cost me dearly at the dealership cost me peanuts by buying the parts and installing them myself. I set aside a day and a six pack for the job of replacing both headlight assemblies. It took me 20 minutes and half a can to do the entire job thanks to this excellent and very accurate instructional video. Thanks again 1A Auto Parts!

[robbrown]

Just replaced the whole headlight assembly, they were a pain in the butt to remove even watching multiple videos. You made it look easy, mine did not come out because my bumper is warped and was like that since new, typical GM quality. The new ones wouldn't line up perfect either after playing with them for over 2 hours. Scratched and cracked the paint in spots on the bumper, was a very frustrating experience.

[intothewoods_dave]

This was the best video I've used to replace my headlights. I used a different one the first time I replaced the headlights myself and it instructed me to remove the rubber holders to the front bumper, where this one only had me remove the two screws and twist the headlight out. You saved me $40, the corner mechanic wanted to charge me to replace the bulb.

thanks!

[Teresa]

Like many others, I found the removal a lot more difficult than what is shown in the video. My advice for anyone struggling with this is to remove the pointy side at the fender first, then pull up from the bottom. The bumper hugs the inside lip of the headlight, so it will not come out on that side without breaking it.

[canibus]

Love youtube. I can learn how to do anything on here.

[bombarded]

Great vid, just helped me change em out! The twisty advice to popping the casing out helped the most, struggled less than the last time I did it.

[nickyw]

I changed my light bulb thanks to you and your instructions. I didn't have the right tools but I pulled it off. 

[HamEggNCheeseBiscuit]

Was able to replace both bulbs on my '07 Cobalt. Thank you for the guide.

[LeslieTown]

Great video! I removed the plastic rivets around the top of the grill. made it easier!

[alexandriapankoke]

Great video. I was able to replace both assemblies in my '09 without any problems. Quick question, should one need to realign the head lights after a full replacement? If so, where on the lights in this vehicle do you do that?

[Boatswain]

Just did the driver side head light bulb today after 90.300 miles, , getting the assembly out was a bit of a pain and with a $10 replacement bulb it works great, , , bolts back in tight, , ,  
Great video to watch before the job, , ,
Thanks, , ,

[vinny]

Dam he got the headlight itself out a lot easier than I did.  I have a 06 cobalt. The hardest part for me was gettin the headlight to pop out . After u get it out an disconnect the headlight the rest is cake.

[RandyNeufeldt]

Thank you 1A Auto! What would have cost me dearly at the dealership cost me peanuts by buying the parts and installing them myself. I set aside a day and a six pack for the job of replacing both headlight assemblies. Took me 20 minutes and half a can to do the entire job thanks to this excellent and very accurate instructional video.

[rbutcher]

Thank you so much! Had no idea that the ring had to come off in order for the bulb to come out. In the amount of time it took for me to do it the wrong way, I was able to replace both in less time after I watched that one piece about the ring.

[garylight]

You guys and gals are wonderful, your videos have helped me fix various cars and trucks. Thank you.

[Mr.Heinous]

Thanks for the video! It helped me change my bulb in 10 minutes!

[nateemond]

Great old video helped me out today! I bought bulbs at O Reilly's and with the help of this video it took us ten minutes to change both lights!

[gerardstrange]

Great walk-through video. Saved me some money!!!
07 Chevy Cobalt

[donaldr]

Thanks, I forgot how the bulb comes out. This video helped a lot. Thanks again.