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Guide to Replacing Low Beam Bulbs in Headlights Chevrolet cruze

This photo report shows in detail how to replace the dipped beam lamps with Chevrolet car Cruze. It is worth noting that this photo report is suitable for sedan and hatchback bodies.

The replacement procedure is very simple. We do not need tools, everything is done with our hands with the left and right side, with only one exception. On the left side for free access, the neck of the washer barrel will interfere. It can be removed by hand by simply pulling the neck up. For replacement, Koito VWhite H4 bulbs were used.
Attention! Only hold the new bulb by the base, without touching the glass with your fingers. This will allow new bulbs to last longer.

View of the headlight from the side.

The first step is to disconnect the connector. Just pull it out and that's it. It can sit very tightly, pull harder, but not by the wires.

Next, pull the tab of the rubber plug. After it pops out a little, then we pry off the edge and take out all of it.

The neck of the rubber plug fits snugly around the base. We pull it together, we are not afraid.

Under the plug we observe the base, it is pressed with brackets. We squeeze them with our fingers until they come out of the grooves. The direction of compression is shown in the figure with red arrows.

The staples can be released one at a time.

After the brackets are removed, take out the old light bulb and install a new one.

New bulb in Koito VWhite H4 packaging.

We do the same on the left side. With just one exception. The neck of the washer reservoir prevents us from reaching the light bulb.

The neck can be dismantled very simply, you just need to pull it towards you, since it is not attached to anything.

Now we make a replacement, in the same way as on the right side.

Xenon, bi-xenon, LEDs ... All this is possible and good, effective, but only if the headlight unit is designed specifically for such sources. Chevrolet Cruze headlights are designed for conventional halogen double-stranded lamp with H4 socket, 55 W for low beam and 60 W for high beam. These are standard lamps and today we will talk about how to change a low beam bulb, about manufacturers, prices and the pain of choice.

Instructions for replacing a low beam lamp on a Chevrolet Cruze

Types of lamps.

There are three different lamps installed in the front optics of our Chevrolet Cruze:

1. Middle and high beam with two strands and with H4U base 60/55 W.
2. Direction indicator PY21W for 21 watts.
3. Side lights W5W for 5 watts.

We are interested in the H4 double-strand lamp, and the cartridge for it has the designation P34t... To replace the lamp, no tool is required, we will do everything with our bare hands. Not completely naked, we will need clean cloth gloves to keep our fingers from touching the halogen bulb.

There is always fat on the fingers, and it burns to the flask. As a result, dark spots are formed and such a "spotted" lamp will burn out very quickly. If we nevertheless touched the flask, it must be wiped with a clean cloth soaked in alcohol.

Replacement Algorithm

The replacement process looks like this:

1. We open the hood and find the place where the H4 lamp is installed. It can be easily identified by the wiring harness and the corrugated rubber cover with the tongue that the wires pass through.

   

   Getting ready to replace.

2. Carefully disconnect the terminal block from the lamp. To do this, pull the connector towards you. Attention! In no case should you pull on the wires, only on the connector.

   

   We remove the power block.

3. Open the corrugated rubber cover by pulling on the tab.

   

   Down with the rubber plug.

4. The lamp is fixed in the reflector housing with a spring clip. We squeeze the latch tips and disengage them from the hooks on the reflector.

   

   We carefully set the antennae to the side.

5. We raise the tendrils of the retainer and take out the lamp from the reflector.
6. We insert a new lamp and put on a protective rubber cover so that the arrow on it coincides with the mark on the headlight housing.

   

   The cover is put back on.

Done, the lamp is installed. Experts say that it is advisable to change two lamps at once together, since their resource is approximately the same, which means that the second lamp may also go out soon.

We have just changed the left lamp, and the right one is changing too, just to access it. it is necessary to remove the filler neck of the washer reservoir... You do not need to unscrew anything, the neck is simply inserted into the tank without additional fastening.

Lamp replacement video

Which H4 lamps are better: prices, articles, manufacturers

Philips "Vision"

• The standard lamps that are installed in the Cruise headlights are usually produced by Philips.
• Most often it is a halogen Philips "Vision" with catalog number 12342PRB1 .
• The average price of such a lamp is from 180 rubles apiece .

It is positioned as a standard one, but the company is already producing a modification of special quartz glass made using the technology Philips Quartz Glass... The manufacturer says that at the same power, the lamp emits 30% more luminous flux compared to analogues.

Increased brightness

Philips "Rally"

Of course, this is not the only suitable Philips lamp with an H4 base, there are at least three dozen of them.

• Among them, the lamp stands out Philips "Rally" increased power 100/90 Watt, it is somewhat more expensive, from 250 rubles apiece. Due to its high power, its use on public roads is not recommended.
• The brightest H4 lamps from the company's line are Philips X-tremeVision (820 rubles a pair) ... With a standard power of 60/55 W, the lamp can give 130% more luminous flux, and the beam range reaches 130 m. The lamp is certified for use on public roads.

Narva

Narva RP50 Range Power 50+.

• Halogen lamp Narva RP50 Range Power 50+ with catalog number 48861 also has standard power, but judging by the reviews, it illuminates the road better than standard lamps, and surpasses more expensive counterparts in the dipped beam.
• The price of this halogen is from 240 rubles a piece.

Bosch

The lamp gives good intense white light Bosch Day Time Plus 10 H4 with part number 1987301054... In terms of color characteristics, the luminous flux is closest to sunlight, so the driver's eyes do not get so tired even on a long journey.

Clearlight

Of the inexpensive but hardy lamps, Clearlight "LongLife" is distinguished with standard power characteristics and a price of 140 rubles apiece.

The manufacturer guarantees 1000 hours of operation. Only the country of origin, China, can confuse.

Osram

They say Osram is no longer a cake. But this is still the choice of many.

Led lamps

They cost about 2,000 rubles per set, and they also shine!

Let us dwell briefly. They cost significantly more, but according to reviews they do not shine much and better.

conclusions

In general, the range of lamps with H4 base for Chevrolet Cruze allows you to choose a light source for any request and any budget. We just have to choose. Safe night roads and pleasant travels for everyone!

A burned-out headlight causes a lot of inconvenience when driving in the evening and at night. You can replace the light bulb yourself, you do not have to contact a car service. It's important to buy the right look that matches your headlights.

Replacing low beam bulbs

The Chevrolet Cruze low beam lamp has an H4 base and a power of 55 watts. The cartridge for it is called the P34t. Standard optics on the car are halogen with two-filament bulbs. The main beam has a power of 60 watts.

No tools are needed to replace a light bulb on a Chevrolet Cruze. It is recommended to wear clean gloves to avoid staining the flask. Sebum leaves dark spots on the glass, which can quickly burn out the lamps. If it is not possible to avoid contact with the skin, it is necessary to wipe the glass with alcohol.

How to change a light bulb on a Chevrolet Cruze:

Advice! It is better to replace both lamps together, as they have approximately the same resource. If one burned out, then the second is also weak.

Replacing the parking light bulb

The dimensions of the Chevrolet Cruze are in the same place as the main headlights. But pulling them out is not so easy, many motorists face problems. For convenience, you can arm yourself with flat screwdrivers or pliers.

How to change the size light bulb on a Chevrolet Cruze:

1. Remove the battery.
2. Find the rubber optics cover under the hood. From it comes a bundle of wires. They need to be disconnected and carefully pulled out. Then you can remove the cover.
3. The size is pulled out by hands. If you can't pull it out, you can pry it off with a thin screwdriver. You need to act carefully, holding the base so as not to break the glass.
4. To remove the optics cover on the right, you first need to pull out the neck of the washer reservoir. It is not secured, just inserted inside.
5. After that, you need to put a new light bulb and put the rubber cover back on.

How to change PTF

Fog lights in a Chevrolet Cruze, it is better to change a pair to avoid a difference in light. Both bulbs have approximately the same lifespan, so if one burns out, the other will soon stop working. They have an H8 base and a power of 35 W.

How to change PTF lamps on a Chevrolet Cruze:

How to replace the turn signal

The turn signal on the Chevrolet Cruze is even easier to replace than the low and high beam. This requires a thin screwdriver. It is best to change the bulbs with gloves to avoid leaving marks. Before work, you need to throw off the battery terminals.

Stages of work on replacing a turn signal for a Chevrolet Cruze:

1. Use a screwdriver to pry on the turn signal and pull it out.
2. Turn the cartridge counterclockwise and pull it out of the housing.
3. Remove the flask from the cartridge, put in a new one.
4. Collect everything in reverse order.

To add personality to the car, you can put LED bulbs on the turn signal for Chevrolet Cruze. How to do it:

1. Buy ready-made repeaters in Chinese auto parts stores.
2. Pull out the standard turn signals, remove the flasks from them.
3. Observing polarity, connect new repeaters directly to the socket.
4. Stick the direction indicator to the body with double-sided tape.

The turn signal optics are marked WY5W.

Types of headlights

Initially, all cars were equipped with headlights with conventional incandescent lamps. They gave a weak light and burned out quickly. Therefore, manufacturers have improved the design by adding a pair of halogens to the bulb with a filament. This increased the service life by 4 times and the brightness by 2 times.

Today there are several types of optics that can be installed in a Chevrolet Cruze:

1. Halogen lamp. Traditional look that is usually installed from the factory. Gives yellow or white light. The luminous flux is usually limited to 1550 lm. This is the cheapest kind. The service life is different for different manufacturers, 1000 hours is considered a good indicator... Halogens work well in rain, snow, mud.
2. Xenon lamp. Such optics are distinguished by a high luminous flux power - up to 3300 lumens. Gives white light that is very close to daylight. The service life can be up to 3000 hours depending on the model. The disadvantage of such headlights is a bright light beam, which can blind the oncoming driver on a dark road. At the same time, the light has poor permeability and is not suitable for driving in fog and rain. A significant disadvantage is high price... Installation of xenon should only be carried out by specialists, since it involves the installation of high-voltage ignition units.
3. Bi-xenon headlights- xenon optics, in which there is an element for controlling the strength of the light beam. Their disadvantage is the delay in switching from low beam to high beam. It occurs due to the fact that inert gases take time to warm up.
4. LED lamp. This is a relatively new type of optics that has not yet become widespread. The advantages of LED lamps are the same as those of xenon - daylight and a luminous flux of 2000 lumens. Another plus is the low energy consumption. These headlights have a longer lifespan than xenon. The disadvantage is the high cost.

The choice depends only on the budget and the desire of the owner of the Chevrolet Cruze. But it must be borne in mind that on a car with standard halogen optics, it is necessary to carry out improvements in order to install xenon or LED lamp... It is better to do this in the service, since the work is difficult.

How to choose a lamp

The standard lamps on the Chevrolet Cruze are manufactured by Philips. Halogen headlights from this manufacturer cost from 180 rubles. Instead of the usual ones, you can put models made of quartz glass Philips Quartz Glass. They have the same power, but give 30% more light.

What parameters to pay attention to when choosing optics:

• power in watts and lumens;
• durability;
• the color of the light beam.

In addition to the standard ones, you can install bulbs of other models and manufacturers on the Chevrolet Cruze. Philips has 2 more models that deserve attention. Their plus is that the production is located in Europe, not in China, which is a guarantee of quality.

The first is Rally, with increased power of 90 watts. Due to its high performance, it is not recommended for use on public roads.

The second is the X-treme Vision. Its power is standard, but at the same time it gives out 130% more luminous flux, and the beam length is 130 m. It can be used on public roads. The downside is the high cost, a pair of lamps will cost 820 rubles.

From budget analogs, motorists recommend Narva Range Power 50, this model shines brighter than standard headlights in the low and high beam. ClearLight Long Life is another budget equivalent that is known for its long service life. The manufacturer guarantees 1000 hours of operation.

Osram Original Line gives a bright light and is characterized by a good illumination area. Many car owners recommend this manufacturer. Another quality option is Bosch Pure Light. They are inexpensive, and their characteristics are similar to standard lamps. They do not transmit ultraviolet rays, which prolongs the life of the optics. We passed all the necessary tests and got average marks.

Now you know how to change low beam bulbs on a Chevrolet Cruze. To make them last longer, it is better to choose trusted manufacturers and buy parts from reliable stores. Replacing a low beam bulb on a Chevrolet Cruze will take a little time - about 1-1.5 hours.

Video:

Sooner or later, the headlights of any car begin to fade or stop shining altogether, however, this problem is solved very simply - by replacing old bulbs. True, almost every car has its own nuances of disassembling headlights and replacing the lighting element, so you must first familiarize yourself with them. In this article, we will look at how to change a low beam bulb on a Chevrolet Cruze.

Which one to choose

Replacing the lamp is most often preceded by its choice. H4 bulbs must be purchased for the Chevrolet Cruze. This is a two-filament light bulb in which the low and high beam are combined.

When choosing a lamp, you should pay attention to its characteristics such as:

• Luminous flux power - measured in Lumens (abbreviated Lm);
• Durability - measured in hours;
• Color temperature, i.e. the color of the luminous flux.

Besides, important indicator is the penetrating ability of the luminous flux.

In many ways, the characteristics of light bulbs depend on the principle of their operation. There are currently three types of lamps on the market:

Before buying, you should correlate all the pros and cons of light bulbs in order to choose the most the best option in your case. In particular, it is necessary to take into account the weather conditions under which trips will most often take place, as well as other nuances.

Note!
It is desirable to change the lighting elements in the headlights in pairs so that they give the same glow.
In addition, if you do not replace the second light bulb, then you run the risk of noticing that it does not light up at the most inopportune moment, because they have the same service life.

Replacement procedure

Replacing a low beam lamp on a Chevrolet Cruze is not difficult, and is performed in this order:

• If the replacement of the low beam light bulb on the Chevrolet Cruze is carried out on the left side (in the direction of travel), then you must first remove the neck of the washer container... It just needs to be removed, since it is not screwed on.

• Next, you need to disconnect the block from the headlight, for this you need to pull it by the body... Since it usually sits quite tightly, you should pull with force. In this case, it is impossible, since they can be pulled out of the connector.
• After dismantling the pads, you need to pull on the tab of the rubber plug... When one side of the plug comes out, you can pry it off with your finger. The neck of the plug fits the cartridge tightly, so it should also be pulled together with a certain effort.
• Then you need to bring the ends of the spring clip to each other so that they come out of the grooves.

• Next, remove the old lamp from the headlight and install a new one in its place.... I must say that thanks to the grooves, the new low beam bulb on the Chevrolet Cruze cannot be installed incorrectly.

That's all the instructions for replacing a burnt out light bulb. Now you just need to assemble the headlight in reverse order.

Note!
It is advisable to carry out work with gloves so as not to touch the glass bulb of the lighting element.
Otherwise, greasy stains will remain on the glass, which can cause the light bulb to burn out quickly.

Output

As we found out, to replace the low beam bulb (it is also the high beam bulb), you need to perform only a few steps. Therefore, the work takes a minimum of time. The only thing is that you first need to competently approach the choice of the lighting element.

Get additional useful information on the voiced topic, you can from the video in this article.

Chevrolet Cruze has a wide range of lamps, which are assigned various functions.

For example, the dipped beam and the main beam allow you to drive comfortably and safely at night.

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The lamps located on the instrument panel are necessary to inform the driver about the state of his vehicle... Lamps of dimensions, room lighting, reverse, turn signal, brake light serve to inform other road users.

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List of lamps that are installed on the Chevrolet Cruze

On a Chevrolet Cruze car, the halogen lamps shown in the image below are used. In 2014, there was an attempt to make an adjustment to the bulbs used, which did not bring the expected effect, for which the manufacturer had to return to the previous version.

In 2011, they began to gain popularity led strip in the headlights. And since 2012, car owners began to massively install Scandinavian lights.

The table below shows the types of lamps used on the Chevrolet Cruze sedan, hatchback and station wagon.

In the table is a list of lamps on the Chevrolet Cruze:

The process of replacing a burnt out low and high beam lamp

If the illumination of the road with dipped or main beams does not work normally, then the risk of getting into an emergency situation increases significantly. This is due to the fact that the driver notices the obstacle much later and he has less time to maneuver. Therefore, if lamps fail, it is recommended to replace them as soon as possible. This can be done using the instructions below.

• Disconnect the terminal block.

• Remove the protective rubber boot. This may require sufficient force. The material from which the protection is made is strong enough, so the car owner should not be afraid of damage during the dismantling process.

• Compress the ends of the lynch pin.

• Lift the catch up.

• Take out the lamp.

• Install a new bulb without touching the glass with your fingers.
• Mount the protective cover observing the markings.

Replacing bulbs that are installed in the fog

In order to change the fog lamp, you must use the instructions below.

• Dismantle the aerodynamic shield.

• Unbolt mud protector for front bumper.

• Make room for access to foglights.

• Disconnect the terminal block from the lamp.

• Remove the lamp by turning it counterclockwise.

• Remove the bulb from the headlight. It should be borne in mind that the lamp base is often hot.

• Install a new bulb. Check how the fog light works. This completes the replacement.

Solving the problem with a burnt out light bulb in dimensions

Bulbs of dimensions most rarely fail. They serve to indicate the presence of the car at night. In order to replace them, you need to use the instructions below.

• Dismantle the rubber protective cover in the same way as when replacing the high and low beam bulbs.
• With a slight effort, pull the cartridge towards you.

• Dismantling the lamp is carried out by simply pulling it out of the base.

• Installing a new lamp is done in the reverse order of removal.
• Check the performance of the dimensions.

Replacing the lamp in the turn signal

If the turn signal light does not blink, then in addition to the faulty light bulb, the relay may fail. This unit is not particularly reliable on Chevrolet Cruze cars of 2013 release. Therefore, if the installation of a new light bulb did not help, it is necessary to pay attention to its control of the automation.

In case of a problem with the turn signal lamp, it needs to be replaced. For these purposes, it is recommended to use the instructions below.

• Open the hood.
• Remove the negative terminal from the battery.
• Take the lamp by the socket housing and turn it counterclockwise.
• To dismantle, pull the housing towards the opposite headlight.

• Click on the glass flask all the way.
• Turn the lamp counterclockwise.
• Pull the light bulb out of the housing.

• Install the new product in the reverse order of dismantling.
• Check the functionality.