How To Replace Headlight and Bulb 03-07 Cadillac CTS
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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 on your vehicle. This video is applicable to the Cadillac CTS, years 03, 04, 05, 06, or 07.
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Insanity!! What the hell kind of design is that?? Wow that is a lot of work.. Thanks for sharing..
Thank you for sharing . the engineers dropped the ball on changing a headlight bulb 🤔
Thanks 1AAuto you helped me save money with this easy to understand video..... It took me about 1 hour to replace my driver side headlight only because I did not use a lift or jack... I removed all the snap in plugs but only removed the 10 mm screws and nuts from the driver side which needed replaced. Again I just want to thank you guys because they were going to charge me $140 at the repair shop.
Nice video. It's really stupid that you have to remove a bumper to change a bulb. Great engineering.
Many cars are this way now. A few years later they made access holes but you still have to remove things to get to it. Cadillac moved things to the outside of the engine bay to give room for that corvette motor. The car has racing bloodlines, the suspension is ferarri’s bastard child. Even the V-6 years in the 05-09 later became a way to make a fast camaro rs with 300hp. If you want a car that is easy to maintain get a basic car. Why get nice things and be ungrateful without finding out why.....unless you buy German cars, then your just asking for it...they do so many things to sabatoge do it yourselfers with no other benefits it should be illegal. On the other hand they force thier cars to be maintained by people who know how so it helps thier image....as long as the customer knows nothing about cars and just sees “shiney”
@@spoada wow, what a load of garbage. Only the CTSV has a corvette based engine and the whole line wasn't designed around that. The headlights having to be removed to replace bulbs is indeed very poor planning, it makes no difference to sell the car but it does to maintain it which doesn't cost them money, it costs you, so why spend more designing things that are repairable easily when they don't benefit, that's why it is indeed a poor design. The other rubbish about German cars, I've no idea what you're even talking about. I've had BMW's for years and there is nothing on a BMW I've ever had that is deliberately designed to make repair or replacement hard, they're very straightforward with minimal specialist tools, oh and I can swap the headlight bulbs in 10 seconds.
@@Kiowan918 I’m late to the party, n it is a pain but I kinda enjoy having to spend real amounts of time to change parts on my car. This car is very old and mine doesn’t run at its peak but is still a ton of fun to drive.
It's crazy
You don't need to take out the whole bumper just to change the headlights bulbs. There is an access hole behind each headlight assembly through the hood side. You just have to remove a couple things like the air filter intake or the fuse box and other minor things jusy to get to it. Then when you see hole, twist off that black cover cap, although the access hole is about 3-1/2" you might need a someone with medium to smaller hands to reach in and twist off bulbs to come out and put back in. Might be a little tricky, but way better than taking off whole bumper in my opinion
Thank you. I will give it a go :)
This took me 4 hours by myself. It's such a pain but I enjoyed it thought I was actually knowledgeable on car x) thanks for the video.
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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Wow. You're videos are excellent. I'm a self-confessed hack when it comes to auto repairs; usually attempting the repair and then calling a mechanic when i screwit up. I remember once watching your video on how to replace an electric window motor in an older Ford Ranger. I followed your instructions step-by-step and was able to successfully accomplish the repair. Now, I get to do this headlight replacement with my Mom's 2007 Cadillac CTS. Going to go for it and have my ipad and your video by my side. Thank you!
+Jetnick Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
+Jetnick Thanks for getting back to us. If you want both the high beam and low beam bulbs to be a brighter bulb then you would need to change out all four bulbs. If you are looking to change to LED there are kits out there that allow you to install LED bulbs into a Halogen headlight assembly. The ballast is only required on vehicles thats have HID bubls, not LED. You would just need tof ind LED bulbs that are compatible with the vehicle and you should have no issues. Hope this helps you out.
I'm 70 and have worked on cars my whole life. You're vid was a lot of help, Thanks.
Great video. It took us about 3 1/2 hours to replace our headlights. We would've saved time if we had the car on a lift. On a '03 CTS, there is another small screw you'll have to remove that isn't mentioned on this video. Thanks for the great help. You rock.
+Yves Johnson Thanks for the tip about that screw on the '03. We're glad you liked the video. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Great video. I own a small mobile auto repair business and have done a few of these and the newer Malibu's. You have to wonder sometimes what they were thinking.
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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They where thinking , make more customers for the shop, thats more money !!
Goofs
Blows my mind all that has to be pulled down just to change a light bulb. Why the ingenious ingeniers have to make it so complicated?
Thank you for the step by step.
This was such a pain and the reason I love working on my 1972 Nova instead.
Last cadillac I ever own! Thank you for the help, ya'll are awesome.
+ruger2275 Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
@@1AAuto I've bought every part for my 06' CTS from you all and couldn't be happier. And your videos have saved me a lot of headaches.
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And this is why us mechanics hate engineers... great video by the way...
Very good explanation!✍🏼
I will not be saving any money because I be damned if I do this myself. Thanks for saving me time!
This video was very helpful, but just to warn you it's 10,000x more difficult than it appears. Though the cheapest quote I got was $250 so as much of a pain it was getting around fenders and getting those bolts to fit right i couldn't bring myself to shell out the cash. Couldn't do it on my own without the video so thanks much!
You do not have to do all of this if you get under your car you will see the wires running to the lights and you can disconnected and remove the bulb took me 10 minutes to change Lows and highs
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +yto bubba
Another great video! Followed everything step by step was able to switch my lights to HIDs. Putting it back on was definitely easier than the removal process. Couldn't have done it without this video thanks again A1.
Great video. Great explanations. The only thing you didn't want to let people know is how time consuming, taking the 8 pins on bottom takes lol what a hassle. Thank you so much for the help and save if me money.
Thanks for posting this. I was able to follow your instructions and take care of replacing the headlight bulbs without a problem!
Thank you I have to do this on an old CTS... awesome video...
car is actually a opal design thats why its so complicated nice video
+howtocustomcosplay - collectors league 4 Thanks for watching! Yes, some vehicle designs can be complicated for tackling repairs which is why we try to make these videos as helpful as possible.
to change headlight bulb for is so so much headache for CTS Cadillac
Any way to buy a new headlight made with glass instead of clear plastic? Those plastic ones I feel turn pretty ugly pretty fast from all that heat coming off the light plus exterior scratches from road debris.
Thanks for checking us out. There may be some companies out there that would manufacture a glass headlight, however, the plastic design is what will most commonly be offered. Hope this helps you out! +Mame A
We do not have a video that shows you how to do this. You may be able to access them from inside of the trunk or there might be a screw that holds the lens in place. They shouldn't be to difficult to repalace.
You're welcome have a great day!
We currently do not have a video of this repair. You may be able to reach in back of the housing and unscrew it. If not then there should be three bolts (I believe) that are holding it in place. Here's a link to that light on our website. It should give you an idea as to where the bolts are. 1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Cadillac/CTS/1ALHL01884/521563/2009
Jesus Christ that's great engineering!
FYI if anyone is watching 2020 you don’t need to remove bumper for bulb replacement
10mm deep socket. Pull the pins off the top of the trunk and remove the liner. There's 8 bolts there. Remove em and be careful because the bezel gets loose. Afterwards, you can move the bezel to access the lights.
wonderful video... explained in detail too... thanx buddy...
I member the days you could replace headlamps in auto zone parking lot 😒
Really appreciate this A1... Wish me luck this weekend.
No I'll pray for you!
First, thanks for the video. It was great. The passenger side headlight bulb wasn't working .I attempted to access it from below the control module but this CTS has the hid style bulb instead of the usual quartz halogen. I was able to access the high beam bulb, but the HID style with the big square base cannot be maneuvered out from the back. Space is too tight.
Notes:
1. Being a driveway mechanic, I keep small rolls of old carpet in the garage to lay on the ground to work. I found that it was unnecessary to jack the car up. I was able to access everything easily laying on my back on my carpet, my favorite work position. Lol
2. In the description on the video it says to remove the “3” plastic retainers in each wheel well. When I inspected, I found another, “fourth” one up a few inches. Removing it gave me a lot more room to work around the plastic sheets.
3. My CTS was missing all but the two end plastic retainers on the bottom.
4. I found the best way to pull the pins from the retainers was to pry up a bit on the right and left with a screwdriver, then slide a plastic pin puller under the head where it had been pried up a bit . The ones beneath and in the wheel wells were very tight, and all full of dirt
5. I couldn’t access the two nuts with a regular 10mm socked. I had to use a deep socket.
6. This job was less than half the work I thought it would be.
7. Along with all the dirt, the bolts and nuts were very rusty. I sprayed them out with pb blaster then came in to type this up while it soaked in.
8. It came apart fine, unfortunately, it wasn’t the bulb that was bad, it was the ballast/controller. I figured it out by swapping over from the right to the left.
9. The car may be sitting there disassembled in the driveway for awhile until I can get a cheap replacement ballast.
The video was really valuable. Thanks guys.
Kind regards,
Steve Barbershores
Barbershores Thank you for watching Steve! We're glad we could help you out and we enjoyed hearing about your auto repair experience. Keep up the great DIY repair work! 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Thanks for the tips- I’m about to get to work on mine now. I now remember part of the reason of got rid of my old caddy. I love them, but when something so simple goes out, the labor is ridiculous. What happened to being able to just pull up on a rod and twist it out to access the bulbs? It’s times like this I miss my truck. At least I don’t take anything to the shop unless I absolutely have too.
And 1A Auto Parts, thank you very much for this video!
What is a "Ballast" and how does it affect headlights? Thanks!
Kick ass comment man. Fixing one up and the headlights are no longer holding adjustments. Going to buy a new set of headlights, they are cheap cause dumb ass kids, and old folks have ruined most of these cars. Supply is over running cts’s 05-07. Less than 200 bucks for hids with halos....they used to be 700 bucks each!
Thanx so much. It worked.
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Thanks for the tip
And quick question: do anyone know what type of nut that is underneath the headlight
Thank you so very much. You've been a Great help.
Thanks for the clear and informative video, very good one.
+William Conger Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
There are videos on TH-cam where you loosen then bumper without removing it.
I need a video of how to replace passenger fender...
+Kemar Robinson We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com
@@1AAuto ok cool 😎!!
No need to take out fender. Just access in front of wheel. I did it yesterday in 10 minutes flat.
JCKCPA make a video
Make a video
Is it possible to take off the bolts and nuts between the fender and bumper cover without an extension?
Outstanding explanation !! Thank you sir for taking the time and posting this video!!
Great video! Watched this earlier today and just got finished. Short and sweet! Thank you!
wish i saw this before my caddy dealer charged me about $ 500. because they told me the whole front of the car had to be removed to change the light bulb. I could have done this myself,
Does this apply to the 2004 CTS-V?
I noticed that he did not have to disconnect the headlight sprayers.
Today I installed a set of halo aftermarket headlights. I have no jack and no lift. I did not need to unbolt the underneath of the bumper cover. There are actually 5 black plastic rivits in the wheel well and 3 bolts under the wheel well cover. I'm not very mechanically inclined so for me to do this by myself and call it easy, well then anyone can do it. Took me maybe an hour as I wasn't in a hurry and took my time. If I had to do it again, would probably take me 30 minutes as it's very easy.
The shop told me it would take them 2 hours and cost me $407 hahahahaha
I have since changed both low beams, the process is very easy to replace the headlights
I'll only charge you $307, lol
brian morrison
Such a nice guy haha
They should both come out the same way.
You may be able to get a new one from the dealer.
I did this today on a 2006 CTS its a PAIN 😂 worth it tho
+Christian Montano Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Cadillac/CTS/1ALHP00199?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&DzSnd50oKNw
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. But what about no brake lights and I've did everything you could imagine. Help please
Yes, the how-to video you're looking for is here: th-cam.com/video/E1jDzlREPNE/w-d-xo.html +Victor Johnson
While you're in there, look at the connectors and wiring going to the bulbs and see if they are melted or the wire insulation has turned black (except for the black wires, of course) and if that's the case, you will want to replace the connectors. Your local auto parts store should have the connectors with short lengths of wire on them. Use good wire strippers and good crimpers with the proper wire crimps, or better yet, solder the connections and then tape them up IF you're handy with a soldering iron. My intermittent headlight issue turned out to be a damaged connector. Which I replaced, and replaced the pair of lamps while I was at it.
Hello, first, thanks for the great videos. My passenger side HL was cracked a few weeks ago and this morning I noticed my dim light was out on it... Can just the lens be replaced when replacing the bulb??? Thanks a lot!
thank you helped me alot sir!!!
I cant seem to get the high beams to come out its like they don't want to be untwisted what should I do? and I installed the low beams but they only come on when I turn on the high beam
Great video but how do you replace the smaller bulbs in the lower inboard corner and do you have a video for that? THX
Thank you for watching. Unfortunately we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this repair in mind for future videos.
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thanks man helped out a lot
Hi, I would like to request to put up video for 2005 cadillac SRX 3.6 V6. How to change oil pan gasket, Thanks
I have an 04 CTS and I’m having flickering problems on the passenger side.
Ive read that this is a common issue but i can’t find any solid fixes. I’m considering replacing both the headlight assembly and the wiring harness. If you have any experience with that issue any input would help save me an unnecessary change. Thanks!
Thanks for all the great vids! What was the part number of the headlight ball socket that fell out of the fender? My cars is missing that part. Thanks
+Clayton Jacobs Thanks for watching! We do not offer the socket for the side marker lights, so we do not have a part number for reference.
1A Auto Parts I have a 2003 Cadillac CTS Sport and my driver side headlight works fine but the passenger side is very dim on low beam and quite working all together when I switch to high beam. Any help would be greatfull
This is why I won't own another Cadillac
@sambmwm3 The removal process on the SRX should be different.
Will the lights in your link replace the ones that have the washer built in or are these for standard lights?
Great video! Thank you brother!
+Leonardo Theelion Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
How do u replace the little license plate lights
thanks very helpful for my 04 cts!!
Does this work on a
07 CTS supercharged
I mean light bulbs are basic?
Since the bulbs are 9006xs would the reg 9006 option work trying to get leds for my co worker he has a 04 cts replaced the housings and wants brighter bulbs
$20 light bulb.......$150 labor.
+Jim Pinckard Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement headlights shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Cadillac/CTS/1ALHP00199?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
30 bucks on tools, and gaining knowledge of the lighting system and the ability to make thoughtful upgrades.
Jim Pinckard there is an easier way. Move aside the fuse box. This is waaay to difficult
*100 dollar light bulb
From what I can tell my 2009 CTS looks like just about the same process? Do you know of any differences between this body style and my 2009 body style that might throw me for a loop?
I've done it before with out taking out the headlight. you gotta ninja it, but doable.
+hmug tv Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
American engineering, doesn't have the customer in mind!
How long should it take a non expert to do this if they have the required tools ?
Great Video, all DONE!..
Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com +Abe Jr
Will you have access to the small bulbs in the bottom right/left center of the whole headlight?
+Tobis Musty Yes, if you follow this video you should have access to those bulbs. Any other viewers interested in purchasing these parts click the link! www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Cadillac/CTS/1ALHP00199?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&DzSnd50oKNw
20+ years experience? This guy is that old? He looks like a college graduate! Did he start working on cars as an infant?
I have a 2006 cadi cts base but I can’t find the part for the little diamond light that looks led
Is it possible to change the little triangle parking light bulbs on the bottom corners of the headlights?
+Shawn follow this link: th-cam.com/video/TaW1haYSThs/w-d-xo.html
@@1AAuto the light I need to change is actually in the headlight. It’s inside the Tiny triangle shaped bottom corner of the headlight assembly
Does the STS have the same process as the CTS. My grandmother has a 2007 Cadillac STS, so I was curious.
+First Last We currently do not have an auto repair video on this particular year, make and model Caddy. It more-than-likely is a different process. Thanks for visiting us on TH-cam 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Great instructional video, thank you much!
who makes custom replacements for factory hid xenon assemblies??
What size is the bulb?
Probably the worst part about owning a 2003 cadillac cts.
I manage to get by without removing the front panel completely. The plastic grill area is pretty flexible and you can manage to temporarily bend it out a little bit.
I just replaced the entire lamp assemblies on my HID equiped 03 with non HID. My lenses were shot and the ballasts/bulbs were super dim and flickering. You need to disconnect the headlight washer pump power so you dont spray fluid on the ground as the std headlights dont have the washers. I saved about $400 switching to non HID. No reason to spend that much on a 21 year old car!
So what do you do when the all the 10mm nuts and bolts holding the cover on have either stripped their threads or snapped in half because they were so rusty?
That's a tough one. I would try using plenty of penetrating oil, let that sit for an hour or so, coat them again when you come back. Then I'd use vice grips to bite on to them. If that still doesn't do the trick, you could try getting a set of EZ-Out sockets and hope that helps. 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
Thanks, Idk what to do... I managed to get both bolts out, but the four nuts left have all stripped their threads. They just spin and spin. I might have to just cut them off and figure something out later when i'm putting everything out later
Who in there right mind would design something like this .
I have an all black 2006 CTS-V and my headlight assembly trim is all black. When I look at the part on your web site it also looks all black but the unit shown in this video looked like silver/gray with a thin black trim. Are there color choices?
+Howard Woodard Thanks for watching! Yes, the headlights on our website are only for the standard CTS, not the blacked out CTS-V. Unfortunately those are the only ones we offer at this time! 1aauto.com
Good stuff can you do a 2009 cts my Low beam went our and the dealership us charging me $800...wtf?
anyone know the ball socket part number
That wheel fender, do you sell them? I need a new one for my CTS 07. The fender that you separate from the bumper cover to get to the 10mm Bolt.
Except not that front liner specifically. The one that is right behind it, closest to the rear of the wheel. I know those 2 are two different fenders. But I need the one that is closest to the rear of the wheel. Mine is cracked somehow, and everytime i turn the wheel rubs the cracked part and it creates a horrible rubbing sound everytime I turn right.
Will the headlight assemblies fit my 2005 CTS-V? Your website lists them for the CTS, but not the V. I'm not sure what the difference is?
This is a great question for our Customer Service department. Here's their number: 888-844-3393. They'll be able to answer any questions you may have regarding our products. Thanks for watching! 1aauto.com?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
Are these 8mm clips?
When I looked up the product on your website, it says "for non-HID lamps." I have the original bulbs and housings in the '07 CTS I just bought. This correct? If so, do you offer a better replacement for the housings with newer-tech lamps?
HI Joe if you 07 Cadillac CTS didn't come with HID lights, but came through with the halogen lights these are the headlight that you would need. We do not carry an HID upgrade kit. www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Cadillac/CTS/1ALHP00199?VideoReply&TH-cam&ATony
@7:05 he said "it's down in there" ... lol realized his hand couldn't fit 😅 🤣 😂 😆 😳... anyways I used a 14" wrench to turn it & then i pulled it out. What is the 3rd bulb tho that can't be removed??
thanks you this did help!!!!
The 10 mm nuts holding the bumper on- on mine are rusted and strip really easily. I'm not sure I'm going to be able to get them removed.
Penetrating oil, wipe debris, repeat. Then spray again. Do all rusty bolts. Wait 1 hour if its warm out, 2 hours if its cold. Use ONLY 6 point sockets! Rest in between wrenching, work fast and keep pressure on the nuts!
thanks