2012 GMC Canyon Owner's Manual - Page 271

Vehicle Care 10-35 Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10‑37. For any bulb‐changing procedure not listed in this section, contact your dealer. Headlamps Halogen Bulbs { WARNING Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions on the bulb package. A. Low-Beam Headlamp/Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) B. High-Beam Headlamp To replace one of these bulbs: 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10‑5. 2. Reach in and access the bulb sockets from inside the engine compartment. 3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp assembly and pull it straight out. 4. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb by releasing the clips on the bulb socket. 5. Pull the old bulb straight out. 6. Push the new bulb straight in until it clicks to secure it. 7. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb socket. 8. Push the bulb socket straight in and turn it clockwise to secure it in the headlamp assembly.