removing headlight to change bulbs

**jwcgmc1985** · 03-02-2012, 03:03 PM

Hey everyone,

does anyone know how to properly remove the head lights on these new trucks?
i removed the top bolt and the one under the shroud i guess you would call it, and when i pull it seems like something is holding it up,

now before i tear it up has someone done this before? i received my 6k HID kit and would love to put it in!!!

XMR_HAULER · 03-02-2012, 06:22 PM

There should be a screw/bolt at the bottom rear of the headlight. You should be able to access it by using a socket with an extention in between the bumper and the headlight, you may also be able to get it if you take the inner fender out.

**jwcgmc1985** · 03-02-2012, 07:20 PM

finally found it!

two on top, one on the inside behind the grille shell, and one in the front of the fender well

i just hope these DDM tuning kits go in with ease!

thanks!

silver_lml · 03-04-2012, 06:48 AM

Well?!? How'd it go? Kinda thinkin bout HID's myself!

Thatmarkguy · 03-04-2012, 08:27 AM

I went from behind.

I had to remove the front battery, the tray, remove the bolt for the wiper washer bottle under the tray and the one on the radiator core support so you can move the bottle out of the way. On the passenger's side you have to remove the air box. And, if you run a relay (you should), remove the upper plastic housing that covers the battery cables across the top of the fan shroud.

If you have big hands use someone who has small hands to squeeze through the openings in the radiator header.

It sounds labor intensive, but it only took about 45 minutes to remove everything, wire it up, and put it all back together.

**jwcgmc1985** · 03-05-2012, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thatmarkguy

And, if you run a relay (you should), remove the upper plastic housing that covers the battery cables across the top of the fan shroud.

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what is this Relay you speak of

i never ended up putting them in, but i plan on getting them done at work sometime this week! truck is all nice and clean, even waxed so i want them done quick to add to the Nice ride appeal!

im assuming with 6k, people are going to flash me even more? i guess since the truck is leveled and not nose diving that people that flash me now think my high beams are on

**dgsilverdiesel** · 03-05-2012, 11:57 AM

all that to change bulbs. there making it rediculas to work on our vehicles ,and it just keeps gettin worse. thats technology

dylan2 · 03-05-2012, 12:03 PM

I didn't run a relay and haven't had a problem yet, except for one ballast going bad.
I do get flashed a lot though and have actually had someone follow me all the way to my house and yell at me but thats about it. You'll like em'

Thatmarkguy · 03-05-2012, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwcgmc1985

what is this Relay you speak of

i never ended up putting them in, but i plan on getting them done at work sometime this week! truck is all nice and clean, even waxed so i want them done quick to add to the Nice ride appeal!

im assuming with 6k, people are going to flash me even more? i guess since the truck is leveled and not nose diving that people that flash me now think my high beams are on

The relay pulls power directly from the battery or power block instead of through the extremely thin factory wires to the ballasts. The ballasts draw the most power on bulb start-up, but draw much less keeping the bulbs lit than the incandescent bulbs. Remember it's the low voltage that kills the ballasts.

**jwcgmc1985** · 03-05-2012, 03:52 PM

is there anything special i have to do? since the kit is all plug N play?(as far as i know, the damn chinese could have screwed me over)

interesting idea though!

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jwcgmc1985 The Vigilante MEME Maker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress Tx Posts: 5,359	removing headlight to change bulbs Hey everyone, does anyone know how to properly remove the head lights on these new trucks? i removed the top bolt and the one under the shroud i guess you would call it, and when i pull it seems like something is holding it up, now before i tear it up has someone done this before? i received my 6k HID kit and would love to put it in!!! __________________ Jeff -Proud Member of the "Pup Bro's"- 28 White 2012 LML CCSB LTZ 4x4, all the Options. + NAV/Sunroof/Rear Sliding Glass -Dropped 7.5" RCX, Sulastics, Cognito UCA's/Supports, DUAL Stabilizer's, Nicktane Cat, Fox's -S&B Dry + Scoop, Edge CTS, 5" Flo Pro, XRT PRO on Hot, Nfabs, Debadged, 22x9.5 Throttles on 35x12.50 Gray 2008 ECSB LT Silverado "Texas Edition", OEM 20's, 2.5" TGC leveling kit, 2x JL 10"s, RF Amps- Daily Driver Body Dropped Build Thread - 2001 Sierra / 2000 S10 - Lowering A Lifted Truck - Cognito Support Kit- Cognito UCA kit - How To LML Cat Adapter -Modified Dual Stabilizer Kit-

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jwcgmc1985 The Vigilante MEME Maker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress Tx Posts: 5,359	finally found it! two on top, one on the inside behind the grille shell, and one in the front of the fender well i just hope these DDM tuning kits go in with ease! thanks! __________________ Jeff -Proud Member of the "Pup Bro's"- 28 White 2012 LML CCSB LTZ 4x4, all the Options. + NAV/Sunroof/Rear Sliding Glass -Dropped 7.5" RCX, Sulastics, Cognito UCA's/Supports, DUAL Stabilizer's, Nicktane Cat, Fox's -S&B Dry + Scoop, Edge CTS, 5" Flo Pro, XRT PRO on Hot, Nfabs, Debadged, 22x9.5 Throttles on 35x12.50 Gray 2008 ECSB LT Silverado "Texas Edition", OEM 20's, 2.5" TGC leveling kit, 2x JL 10"s, RF Amps- Daily Driver Body Dropped Build Thread - 2001 Sierra / 2000 S10 - Lowering A Lifted Truck - Cognito Support Kit- Cognito UCA kit - How To LML Cat Adapter -Modified Dual Stabilizer Kit-

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silver_lml Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: church point,la Posts: 762	Well?!? How'd it go? Kinda thinkin bout HID's myself! __________________ Tyler 2011 GMC 2500HD SLE CC/SB 4x4 __ B&W turn over ball, added tow mirrors with signals, Go Rhino Dominator III nerfs, cranked T-bars(stock keys), Zone shock ext, RS5000 stabilizer shock, 35x12.50 Toyo M/Ts on stock 20's!

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Thatmarkguy Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beautiful San Dimas, California Posts: 143	I went from behind. I had to remove the front battery, the tray, remove the bolt for the wiper washer bottle under the tray and the one on the radiator core support so you can move the bottle out of the way. On the passenger's side you have to remove the air box. And, if you run a relay (you should), remove the upper plastic housing that covers the battery cables across the top of the fan shroud. If you have big hands use someone who has small hands to squeeze through the openings in the radiator header. It sounds labor intensive, but it only took about 45 minutes to remove everything, wire it up, and put it all back together. __________________ 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD LTZ Crewcab Duramax/Allison RetroSolutions 5000K HID Light Kit Gaylords X-2000 Tonneau Cover w/remote. RIP: 2007.5 GMC Sierra 2500 HD SLT Crewcab 6.0 Vortec Weld Velocity 8 Wheels.

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dgsilverdiesel Duramax Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: new york Posts: 44	all that to change bulbs. there making it rediculas to work on our vehicles ,and it just keeps gettin worse. thats technology __________________ dont piss down my back and tell me its rainin

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XMR_HAULER Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 2	There should be a screw/bolt at the bottom rear of the headlight. You should be able to access it by using a socket with an extention in between the bumper and the headlight, you may also be able to get it if you take the inner fender out.

03-05-2012, 12:03 PM	eBay Motors #8 (permalink)
dylan2 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Great Falls, Montana Posts: 66	I didn't run a relay and haven't had a problem yet, except for one ballast going bad. I do get flashed a lot though and have actually had someone follow me all the way to my house and yell at me but thats about it. You'll like em' __________________ Dylan 2008 Duramax LMM EC/SB. HS Mini-Maxx. 5 Inch Flo-Pro Turbo Back Exhaust. PCV Reroute HIDs Lows and Fogs 6000k

03-05-2012, 03:52 PM	eBay Motors #10 (permalink)
jwcgmc1985 The Vigilante MEME Maker Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cypress Tx Posts: 5,359	is there anything special i have to do? since the kit is all plug N play?(as far as i know, the damn chinese could have screwed me over) interesting idea though! __________________ Jeff -Proud Member of the "Pup Bro's"- 28 White 2012 LML CCSB LTZ 4x4, all the Options. + NAV/Sunroof/Rear Sliding Glass -Dropped 7.5" RCX, Sulastics, Cognito UCA's/Supports, DUAL Stabilizer's, Nicktane Cat, Fox's -S&B Dry + Scoop, Edge CTS, 5" Flo Pro, XRT PRO on Hot, Nfabs, Debadged, 22x9.5 Throttles on 35x12.50 Gray 2008 ECSB LT Silverado "Texas Edition", OEM 20's, 2.5" TGC leveling kit, 2x JL 10"s, RF Amps- Daily Driver Body Dropped Build Thread - 2001 Sierra / 2000 S10 - Lowering A Lifted Truck - Cognito Support Kit- Cognito UCA kit - How To LML Cat Adapter -Modified Dual Stabilizer Kit-

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