How-To: Install A Glove Box Light In 2012 Cruze

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silverram323

Discussion Starter · May 10, 2012

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It was talked about, and i did miss the light in my 2012. So i took the light out in my 2011 and wrote down the part number on it (13503057 F-lamp) and headed to the dealer. Yup its a good number, also used in various other models. It was $7.62 + tax of course, it took 6 days to get it to Minnesota.

So it started the install.

Start by taking the Glove box out, 1st there is a spring loaded cord on the right side, open the box all the way and grab the cord and then lift up on the box to give it slack and the turn it sideways to get it out. Then just grab both sides (inside) and pull them together gently until it clears the clips, then just take it off the hinges.

Next is to take out 3 bolts out to gain access, there are two on top and one on the side.

Now you will be able to pull it down to see when you cut it out for the light. From the right access cover reach in and grab the WHITE taped up power wire for the glove box (Thanks GM for not deleting that)

Now its time to cut out the block, I used a Utility Knife. Inside the box you can see a square box and when you look on top of the box you can see again a square box. cut that out. Its about 2 1/8" long square.

Now its time to drill a 1/4" hole for the button. I drilled the hole so there is 1/4" gap of plastic

Now slide the power wire threw the hole, plug it in. Only goes one way. Then install the light, slide the black button in first and line it up with the hole and snap it in place.

Now you have a glove box light, bolt it back up and your done.

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XtremeRevolution

· #2 · May 10, 2012

Awesome that they just removed the light but left the wire! Haha, makes this a pretty simple install.

Thanks for this writeup!

cruze16ls

· #3 · May 10, 2012

in my 2009 cruze I have by stock this light but, if can I help you, it's fitted in the box that you removed first, not where you putted the light.

TechCruzer

· #4 · May 10, 2012

silverram323 said:
It was talked about, and i did miss the light in my 2012. So i took the light out in my 2011 and wrote down the part number on it (13503057 F-lamp) and headed to the dealer. Yup its a good number, also used in various other models. It was $7.62 + tax of course, it took 6 days to get it to Minnesota.

Nice post & great pics! So... now the big question inquiring minds will ask. What is the bulb type... you know to replace it with an LED equivalent?! :goodjob:

Starks8

· #5 · May 10, 2012

I just don't get why they would take it away in the 2012 Cruzes?! Doesn't it make more since to keep/add features like this, instead of offering them one year and then taking them away in the next model year ?

Starks8

· #6 · May 10, 2012

Also what kind and where did you get the light, not just the bolb? Is that the OEM glove box light and bulb?

silverram323

Discussion Starter · #7 · May 10, 2012

Starks8 said:
Also what kind and where did you get the light, not just the bolb? Is that the OEM glove box light and bulb?

It was talked about, and i did miss the light in my 2012. So i took the light out in my 2011 and wrote down the part number on it (13503057 F-lamp) and headed to the dealer. Yup its a good number, also used in various other models. It was $7.62 + tax of course, it took 6 days to get it to Minnesota.

silverram323

Discussion Starter · #8 · May 10, 2012

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TechCruzer said:
Nice post & great pics! So... now the big question inquiring minds will ask. What is the bulb type... you know to replace it with an LED equivalent?! :goodjob:

I work midnights and installed it after work and completely forgot about the LED bulbs i had. I just popped it out and it was a 106 bulb (same as the rest of the bulbs in the car) I swapped it out with a led bulb. I got my 10 pack on eBay just search for this on eBay. 10x T10 W5W 194 168 501 Car White 20 SMD LED Inverted Side Wedge Light Bulb 12V

Sorry i dropped the ball, here are a few pics.

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Bohdan

· #9 · May 10, 2012

Excellent information on this Glove box light install. I will remember this one.

4piecekit

· #10 · May 11, 2012

That light lens/socket looks like the same exact one in the trunk. Good install.

TechCruzer

· #11 · May 12, 2012

silverram323 said:
I work midnights and installed it after work and completely forgot about the LED bulbs i had. I just popped it out and it was a 106 bulb (same as the rest of the bulbs in the car) I swapped it out with a led bulb. I got my 10 pack on eBay just search for this on eBay. 10x T10 W5W 194 168 501 Car White 20 SMD LED Inverted Side Wedge Light Bulb 12V

Sorry i dropped the ball, here are a few pics.

No sweat Silver... you know come to think of it & holy duplicates Batman! That is the exact same part in the 2012 trunk!

Thanks for the pics... it looks great installed... maybe I'll ditch the hockey puck 3 LED stick up I put in my glovebox & jump on the real deal.

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silverram323

Discussion Starter · #12 · May 12, 2012

I just pulled the rear trunk light, its similar but not the same. There is no black button on the trunk one as there is one on the glove box light.

NickD

· #13 · May 13, 2012

Interesting, just assumed our 2012 2LT didn't have a glove compartment lamp because our 04 Cavalier didn't have one either. But somehow we survived.

Noted the same cutout that you described. Also found the part on gmpartsdirect for $5.41, that was good, but the $12.58 S%H charges weren't.

Ha, will have a meeting with my wife to see if she wants one. First part of your instructions does a nice job of showing how to check the cabin air filter.

But do wonder about that black and white wiring harness, is that always hot or connected to the BCM in some way so that if the door is not close, could discharge the battery. Kind of like crawling inside of your refrigerator to make sure that light goes out.

Could start a post on what do you keep in your glove compartment. Our 04 was jammed with CD's but using MP3 USB drives now. So it is pretty much empty. Could throw in a pair of gloves.

silverram323

Discussion Starter · #14 · May 13, 2012

NickD said:
Interesting, just assumed our 2012 2LT didn't have a glove compartment lamp because our 04 Cavalier didn't have one either. But somehow we survived.

Noted the same cutout that you described. Also found the part on gmpartsdirect for $5.41, that was good, but the $12.58 S%H charges weren't.

Ha, will have a meeting with my wife to see if she wants one. First part of your instructions does a nice job of showing how to check the cabin air filter.

But do wonder about that black and white wiring harness, is that always hot or connected to the BCM in some way so that if the door is not close, could discharge the battery. Kind of like crawling inside of your refrigerator to make sure that light goes out.

Could start a post on what do you keep in your glove compartment. Our 04 was jammed with CD's but using MP3 USB drives now. So it is pretty much empty. Could throw in a pair of gloves.

It is always hot, I did check mine, i just left the right side cover off to make sure the light went out.

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NYCruze2012

· #15 · Jun 12, 2012

Thank you so much for the write up. I ordered the part 2 days ago and did the install today. The part cost me about $7 dollars from my local Chevy dealership and it took me about 30 minutes. The pictures you posted with your writeup were very helpful!

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gman19

· #16 · Jun 12, 2012

4piecekit said:
That light lens/socket looks like the same exact one in the trunk. Good install.

It certainly does, just with a switch...

Nice write up...now another project is on the list!

cecaa850

· #17 · Jun 20, 2012

Does the wiring still have the factory plug?

cecaa850

· #18 · Jun 20, 2012

Never mind, found it. For me, it was easier just to pull the box and work on the hole outside the vehicle.

Starks8

· #19 · Aug 8, 2012

Well since it appears that the 2013 Cruzes won't be having a standard lit glove-box either, I hope this install is still going to be possible, but with Chevy's love of penny pinching I won't be holding my breath! But in the chance that this install is still possible on the 2013 Cruze, the correct number for the lamp part and the light bulb is 13503057? According to GMpartsdirect both parts are $7.62 MSRP but $4.75 for the online price, does this sound correct? Thanks!

silverram323 said:
It was talked about, and i did miss the light in my 2012. So i took the light out in my 2011 and wrote down the part number on it (13503057 F-lamp) and headed to the dealer. Yup its a good number, also used in various other models. It was $7.62 + tax of course, it took 6 days to get it to Minnesota.

So it started the install.

Start by taking the Glove box out, 1st there is a spring loaded cord on the right side, open the box all the way and grab the cord and then lift up on the box to give it slack and the turn it sideways to get it out. Then just grab both sides (inside) and pull them together gently until it clears the clips, then just take it off the hinges.

Next is to take out 3 bolts out to gain access, there are two on top and one on the side.

Now you will be able to pull it down to see when you cut it out for the light. From the right access cover reach in and grab the WHITE taped up power wire for the glove box (Thanks GM for not deleting that)

Now its time to cut out the block, I used a Utility Knife. Inside the box you can see a square box and when you look on top of the box you can see again a square box. cut that out. Its about 2 1/8" long square.

Now its time to drill a 1/4" hole for the button. I drilled the hole so there is 1/4" gap of plastic

Now slide the power wire threw the hole, plug it in. Only goes one way. Then install the light, slide the black button in first and line it up with the hole and snap it in place.

Now you have a glove box light, bolt it back up and your done.

bbdhomer

· #20 · Aug 8, 2012

Thank u so much for the pics and detailed guide.

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