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Silverado Aftermarket headlights Install Guide

Your Silverado

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This page covers the US Silverado 1500 and Sierra 1500 V8.

Sharper front end
Medium$150–$4501–3 hrs
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Why do it

Black housings change the look of the whole front of the car.

Tools you'll need

Starting out? See our budget tool list.

Parts to buy

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Before you start

  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.
  • Have a helper hold the bumper when it comes off. Lay it on a blanket.

Steps

  1. Remove the cover

    • Remove the radiator cover.
    Watch this step (CarParts, on a 2007-2013 Silverado) (0:13–0:29)

  2. Remove the grille

    • Take off the grille.
    Watch this step (0:29–0:59)

  3. Remove the headlight

    • Unbolt the old light and unplug it.
    Watch this step (0:59–1:36)

  4. Fit the new headlight

    • Put the new light in.
    Watch this step (1:36–1:57)

  5. Tighten it

    • Screw the bolts in.
    Watch this step (1:57–2:07)

  6. Refit the grille

    • Refit the grille.
    Watch this step (2:07–2:27)

  7. Remove the old headlight

    • Take off the front parts and pull the old light.
    Watch this step (1A Auto, on a 2014-2015 Silverado) (0:00–3:48)

  8. Compare the new light

    • Check the new light.
    Watch this step (3:48–4:18)

  9. Move the wiring

    • Connect the wiring.
    Watch this step (4:18–8:51)

  10. Reassemble

    • Refit the front parts.
    Watch this step (8:51–13:21)

  11. Aim the headlights

    • Aim the beams against a wall.
    Watch this step (13:21–15:01)

How to know it worked

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Safety first

  • Park on flat ground, set the parking brake and chock the wheels.
  • Never get under a car held up only by a jack. Use jack stands.
  • Let the engine and exhaust cool first.
  • Disconnect the battery before unplugging electrical parts.
  • Wear safety glasses.
  • If something doesn't match your car, stop and ask a shop.

Follow your part's instructions and your service manual's torque specs.

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