how do u install a headlight bulb?
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From: Sebastian Sunshine
how do u install a headlight bulb?
hello brothers, i would like to trade out my factory low beams for the very bright hid bulbs...the bulb looks like its just a plug in is it easy to install? once i remove the light cover its just a matter of pulling out the old and plugging in the new?
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Pretty Much! You didn't mention if you had Ballasts to mount. So I'm assuming you are just replacing bulbs with a Brighter Set and DO NOT need to mount Ballasts.
The Headlight Cover removes with three screws. The Problem I always run into is my Hands are TOO big to fit and change out the bulbs. So I end up taking the Whole Assembly out. If you have smaller agile hands it might be very easy for you. Remember to Disconnect your Battery when the Lights are up.. After 5-10 minutes your car will lower the lights on you. YOU DON'T want you hand in there, when that happens. GOOD LUCK!
The Headlight Cover removes with three screws. The Problem I always run into is my Hands are TOO big to fit and change out the bulbs. So I end up taking the Whole Assembly out. If you have smaller agile hands it might be very easy for you. Remember to Disconnect your Battery when the Lights are up.. After 5-10 minutes your car will lower the lights on you. YOU DON'T want you hand in there, when that happens. GOOD LUCK!
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2002 Chevrolet Corvette
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Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the ****.
3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
6. Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
7. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.
2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp capsule rotating clockwise until fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
4. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.
5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
6. Install the headlamp motor/actuator **** cover.
7. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.
The Headlight Bulb is a 9005
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
________________________________________
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the ****.
3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
6. Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
7. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.
2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp capsule rotating clockwise until fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
4. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.
5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
6. Install the headlamp motor/actuator **** cover.
7. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.
The Headlight Bulb is a 9005
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2002 Chevrolet Corvette
________________________________________
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the ****.
3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
6. Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
7. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.
2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp capsule rotating clockwise until fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
4. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.
5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
6. Install the headlamp motor/actuator **** cover.
7. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.
The Low beam is 9006 and the high beam is 9005
2002 Chevrolet Corvette
________________________________________
Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the ****.
3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
5. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
Caution
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
o Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
o Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
o Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
o Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
o Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
o Properly dispose of the used bulb.
o Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
6. Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
7. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counter-clockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.
Installation Procedure
1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.
2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp capsule rotating clockwise until fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
4. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.
5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
6. Install the headlamp motor/actuator **** cover.
7. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
8. Close the hood.
The Low beam is 9006 and the high beam is 9005
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Good info - this should help out a lot of owners who want to change their own headlight bulbs.
