Fog light bulb replacement

[pvirga88]

Thanks for the write up... exactly what I was looking for... I have yellow bulbs too that have been sitting in the trunk for at least 3 months because my dealer quoted me the same thing.

 

[sonicfishRS]

DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for any damage cause to your vehicle. If you don't feel comfortable doing the DIY shown below, then take it to someone you trust to work on your vehicle.

Difficulty: Easy-moderate
Time: 15-20 minutes

So, I wanted to replace the fog lights with yellow ones. I asked the dealer when I went in if they could install them for me. They said $100. I replied back that the car already had the fog lights installed and I just wanted them to swap the bulbs. They said that they knew and that it was $100 just to swap the bulbs (even though when I had a fog light burned out in my Celica Valvoline replaced it for free, but anyway..). After that, I figured I would wing it and figure it out myself since GM did not put how to do this in the owners manual. Anyway, here it goes.


You will need a T20 bit, the replacement bulb, and the key to start your car. The bulbs are H11 by the way.

First, start your car and cut the wheel all the way to one side (Right to work on the left light, left to work on the right light).

Next, locate the three screws inside the wheel well that you will need to remove.

And the screw under the bumper.

Remove all four screws and pry open the wheel well. Don't worry about breaking it, it seemed really flexible when I did it.

Locate the fog light socket.

From here it is just like changing a standard headlight. Turn the socket/bulb a quarter turn, unclip the bulb, replace, then perform steps in reverse.

Before:

After installing Nokya yellow fog lights:

the fog lights are not H11 they are H8

 

[davecerv]

Last night I noticed the driver side fog light was out...embarrassing! This thread is perfect, I'll be getting some H8 35w bulbs real soon. I'm thinking of replacing the headlights too while I'm at it already.

 

[Mhoock14]

I know it has been a few years since this thread has been created, but wow! Thank you! This is the best detailed description with pictures I have come across so far. If someone were to put HIDs in the foglights, would you just throw in the bulb and ballast, no extra wiring? Not saying I want to because of potential glare to other drivers, but I would like to know since it has crossed my mind. I know with the low beams you need some kind of resistor or something along those lines. Thanks again for this post!

 

[Chevy4life]

Just an FYI for everyone...

I had my fog lights installed at the dealership, and they were pre-wired, all they did was install the mounting bracket and bulbs, and then hook up the wires to the bulbs and switch.

how much did that end up costing you, SonicBoy24 ?

 

[KartRacer]

Color me confused!

My factory fogs take 5202 bulbs. I have three sets of H8 that do not fit.
Are there different models / years that take h8 versus 5202?

 

[Stew]

Thanks for the write up! Drivers side fog light bulb burned out. Just wanted to confirm the easiest way to get at the bulb, not the worst bulb to get to I suppose.

 

[LorbeerTLC]

Roy Robinson Chevrolet

Thanks for the write up! Drivers side fog light bulb burned out. Just wanted to confirm the easiest way to get at the bulb, not the worst bulb to get to I suppose.

Stew, you live out in Smokey Point, Washington? I used to live in Marysville. Go to Roy Robinson Chevrolet in Marysville and ask for Ryan Jolly in the Service Department. Tell him Tom Lorbeer sent you (he knows me), and ask him if he can copy the diagrams that shows how to get to the fog light bulbs to the Chevrolet Sonic. I bought my Sonic there and that dealership has been wonderful!

Good-Luck!

 

[OutLier4L]

2017 body style is 2504 i believe

 

[suppmiker]

I read your directions but the photos are gone. I couldn't find a video on it so I made one. Hopefully this will help someone since the photos are down.