How to replace the headlight bulb — Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2020

Tools you'll need

• Flat blade screwdriver
• 8 mm socket or Phillips screwdriver
• Gloves
• Rags
• Flashlight

Parts you'll need

• New headlight bulb (H11 low beam or 9005 high beam, check your owner's manual)

Steps

1. Park, turn the lights off, and open the hoodPark on flat ground, turn the headlights off, and open the hood. Let the bulbs cool if they were just on.
2. Check which bulb you needFind out whether your truck has halogen or factory LED headlights. On halogen trucks, the low beam is an H11 bulb and the high beam is a 9005 bulb. LED headlights are sealed units and the bulb cannot be replaced on its own.
   Tip: If you have factory LED headlights, the whole unit must be replaced; have a qualified technician do it.
3. Reach the back of the headlightFind the round dust cover on the back of the headlight housing. On the passenger side you may need to remove the air filter box first to get room to work.
4. Remove the dust cover and unplug the bulbTwist the dust cover counterclockwise and pull it off. Push down on the electrical connector and pull it off the back of the bulb.
5. Twist out the old bulbTurn the old bulb counterclockwise and pull it straight out of the housing. Note how it sits so the new one goes in the same way.
   Tip: Do not touch the glass of the new bulb with your bare hands; skin oil makes it burn out faster.
6. Install the new bulbHolding the new bulb by its base, push it into the housing and turn it clockwise until it locks. Reconnect the electrical plug and refit the dust cover.
   Tip: Wear clean gloves when handling the new bulb.
7. Test the lightsTurn on the headlights and check that the new bulb works on both low and high beam. Replace the airbox if you removed it, then close the hood.
   Tip: Replace bulbs in pairs so both sides match in brightness.

Safety first

Never touch the glass of a halogen bulb with bare hands. If your truck has factory LED or HID headlights, do not try to open the unit; have a qualified technician do this job.