Changing Headlight Bulbs....

02slt · December 17, 2008

... is it possible to do so without completely dismantling the front end?

I did a search, but could only find stuff for NBS trucks.

I have a 02 Sierra, is there an easy way to access them? or do I have to remove the headlights just to change a bulb

Thanks

jrrod2004 · December 17, 2008

... is it possible to do so without completely dismantling the front end?

I did a search, but could only find stuff for NBS trucks.

I have a 02 Sierra, is there an easy way to access them? or do I have to remove the headlights just to change a bulb

Thanks

yeah, there is the little silver bar that holds the light housing in place. Remove that and pull the light housing forward and twist the bulb until you can pull it out from the back.

gnet158 · December 17, 2008

Very easy actually but hard to explain.

Above each head light you’ll see a small bar that needs to be removed. It looks like a big letter L when removed, I can’t remember if it pops up or you need to move it forward?

Once that’s out you can access the headlight assembly by pulling it forward.

Next all you have to do is remove the light bulb holder by twisting it off. Be careful not be break the retaining clips (if you do it's not a big deal, I there are two on each headlight), move those forward with your thumbs while you twist the light bulb holder. The same process is use for the DRL. HTH.

jrrod2004 · December 17, 2008

Edit: Sorry I uploaded the JPEG instead of the animated GIF

02slt · December 17, 2008

that pic helps alot.. thanks for posting it

I'll take a better look for it tomorrow when it's light out

02slt · December 17, 2008

that pic helps alot.. thanks for posting it

I'll take a better look for it tomorrow when it's light out

txab · December 17, 2008

Edit: Sorry I uploaded the JPEG instead of the animated GIF

Love that animation.

2000DV4.8 · December 17, 2008

It's different on the 99-02 front ends, Mike. There's an identical piece, but there are two of them on each headlight, and they are positioned vertically instead of horizontally. Instead of popping the end up, it swings outwards, and they slide up and out. Probably the worst description ever, but I try.

EDIT: You can kinda see them in this picture (they're the stuff outlined, in case it wasn't obvious enough )

jrrod2004 · December 17, 2008

It's different on the 99-02 front ends, Mike. There's an identical piece, but there are two of them on each headlight, and they are positioned vertically instead of horizontally. Instead of popping the end up, it swings outwards, and they slide up and out. Probably the worst description ever, but I try.

EDIT: You can kinda see them in this picture (they're the stuff outlined, in case it wasn't obvious enough )

ok, do you have a zoom lens?

02slt · December 17, 2008

so by the looks of it on a 99-02 front....

do the pins swing out towards the grill? or towards the windshield?

then they slide up and out?

Thanks for the help gents... I'll take a look tomorrow

jrrod2004 · December 17, 2008

so by the looks of it on a 99-02 front....

do the pins swing out towards the grill? or towards the windshield?

then they slide up and out?

Thanks for the help gents... I'll take a look tomorrow

based on the 'low resolution' picture ( ), I would say they swing out to the from the the truck (not towards the windshield) and then pull up on em.

jrrod2004 · December 17, 2008

so by the looks of it on a 99-02 front....

do the pins swing out towards the grill? or towards the windshield?

then they slide up and out?

Thanks for the help gents... I'll take a look tomorrow

Sorry for the incorrect picture...never owned a 99-02 truck

2000DV4.8 · December 17, 2008

so by the looks of it on a 99-02 front....

do the pins swing out towards the grill? or towards the windshield?

then they slide up and out?

Thanks for the help gents... I'll take a look tomorrow