2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Changing headlight bulb

[FTwardoch]

Yes, I searched, to no avail. Haven't tried it myself, but my father in law's passenger side bulb burnt out, needs replaced. Is there anything tricky? It 'appears' you just unclip the blue holder, pull the plug straight back, then with a quarter twist remove the old bulb.



Any input is appreciated.



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[Jeff H]

Ther a pain in the ***. But can be done.

 

[SnoKing]

Put SilverStar in it and get a Summitt Wiring harness if it is a non-sport. SNOKING

 

[HWright]

What will the Summit wiring harness do - is that like the Brite Box?

 

[SnoKing]

What will the Summit wiring harness do - is that like the Brite Box?

Gets power directly from the batteries. Does NOT turn on both high and low beams at the same time on high beam like the Brite Box. If you do a little reading, the experts do not recommend doing that. However a lot of people are happy with the Brite Box. SNOKING

 

[Prostock]

Twist the collar around the bulb a quarter turn then pull back.

 

[FTwardoch]

Ah, is the blue portion the collar you're referring to?



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[Tardog]

Snip the little crab claws off the socket while you have it out, it will make the next change less skin lost. There is plenty of friction to keep them attached with out the claws.

 

[LKothe]

The hardest part of the whole thing is to remove the wire connector. It has a small clip on it to keep it from rattling off. I take a "small" regular screwdriver and slide it under the clip, then it is fairly easy to remove the connector by wiggling it and pulling towards the rear of the truck. remove screwdriver after removing connector. Rotate the blue locking ring 1/4 turn and remove it, then if yours is like mine, the light was stuck pretty hard the first time I pulled it so it took some wiggling also. Replace light, install lock ring and reinstall wire connector. I started to cut the clip off but decided to wait and see how often I needed to replace the lamps.