2002 Chevy Trailblazer Headlight

[paceman]

I have one that just went out. I was looking at it last night. I have no idea how to remove and replace the bulb. I didn't see any screws, just clips on the headlight. I did see a plastic torx looking bolt head back behind the assembly. There must be an easy way to replace the bulb. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[Jeremy airjer W]

If you have the grill that goes across the headlamp assembly than you need to start by removing the grill. Just pull and the clips will pop out. Be careful at the ends where the attach to the headlamp if your not careful you can break the grill. Once the grill is out there are to tabs that need to be popped up. One of them is kind of tucked under the fender as you look from the top but it can be popped up carefully with a long screwdriver. Once the two tabs are popped the headlamp assembly will pop out.

Remove the side marker bulb socket from the headlamp assembly. you can then pull the assembly out far enough too service the bulb. Remove the rubber boot. twist out the bulb. Remove the connector for the bulb. Inspect the connector carefully for signs of burning. It is very common for this to happen. If it is burnt a new pigtail can be purchased from GM. They are not terribly expensive. DO NOT USE THE AFTERMARKET PIGTAILS, they will not last as long as the GM O.E. ones.

Your owners manual may also give you some insight and photos as well.

[Jim Uran]

PACE!! Are you sure there isn't rubber caps on the backside of the headlights under the hood? A round rubber cap about the size of the top of a pop can.

That's how my 03 TB has it set up.

And if you need new pigtails, see if you can find some at the junkyard or from an autobody guy, that's the route I went instead of paying out of your behind.

[paceman]

Yeah leech I saw those rubber cap things. Can I just pull those out to access the bulbs?

[Jim Uran]

Hell yeah you can!!!!!!

[Ralph Wiggum]

There must be an easy way to replace the bulb.

You'd think so, but the headlamps on my Accord are terrible to replace--even following the manual! Thank God they made up for it by putting the oil filter in a terrific place!

[Jim Uran]

I should have added that they are on there pretty tight and you may need something small to get in between the cap and the housing to pry it a little..