2012 Chevrolet Equinox Owner's Manual - Page 315

Vehicle Care 10-35 License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the liftgate partway. See Liftgate (Manual) on page 2‑9 or Liftgate (Power) on page 2‑10 for more information. A. Bulb Socket B. Bulb 6. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out. 7. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. 8. Install the new bulb. 9. Push the bulb socket in and turn it clockwise. 10. Reverse steps 2 through 5 to reinstall lamp assembly. Passenger side shown, driver side similar 2. Push the left end of the lamp assembly towards the right. 3. Pull the lamp assembly down to remove from liftgate. C. Lamp Assembly 4. Turn the bulb socket (A) counterclockwise to remove from lamp assembly (C). 5. Pull the bulb (B) straight out of the bulb socket. 6. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket and turn the bulb socket clockwise to install into lamp assembly. 7. Turn the lamp assembly into the liftgate engaging the clip side first.