How to Replace a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer Headlamp Bulb
Headlights are essential to safety while driving. Whether you're driving at dusk, dawn, the dead of night or in a daytime fo, you absolutely need your headlights. If your headlamp bulbs have gone out or are starting to lose their effectiveness, they must be replaced. Replacing headlamp bulbs in a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer is a fairly simple process and will bring your headlight performance back to its peak.
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Things You'll Need
- Dry paper towel
- Spare bulb
- Flat screwdriver (optional)
- Flashlight (optional)
Instructions
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Using the hood latch release inside the vehicle, pop the hood. From outside the vehicle, fully release the hood by pulling on the lever under the hood, near its center.
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Use the prop rod under the hood to hold the hood up while you work on the headlights.
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Feel at the back of the headlight assembly for the access cap.
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Pull at the cap to remove it and allow access to the headlamp bulb. If you cannot remove the cap with your fingers, use a flat screwdriver to pry it loose.
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Reach your hand into the opening. Twist the base of the bulb clockwise around one quarter of a turn.
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Pull the bulb out and disconnect it from the cable.
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Open the packaging from the replacement bulb and carefully handle it with the dry paper towel.
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Connect the bulb to its proper cable. Slide it into place and turn it a quarter of a turn counter-clockwise.
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Replace the headlight assembly cap and close the hood.
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Turn on the vehicle and then test the lights.
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References
- Photo Credit headlight image by Carbonbrain from Fotolia.com
