What happens when you change the headlight on a trailblazer?
When you change the headlight on your Trailblazer, it is important to not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your fingertips will cause that part of the bulb to burn hotter, which significantly shortens the life of the bulb. Advance Auto coupon for 20% off entire order: KIOSK20
Where is the high beam bulb on a Chevy Trailblazer?
Note that the outside bulb closest to the fender is the low-beam and the inside bulb is the high beam. Unclip the wire harness from the back of the headlight bulb socket and turn the socket counterclockwise one-third of a turn to remove it from the back of the assembly.
Why do you change both headlight bulbs at the same time?
Changing both headlight bulbs on your Trailblazer at the same time will allow both bulbs to have the same intensity and prevent the new headlight bulb from appearing brighter than the bulb on the opposite side.
Where are the retaining tabs on a Chevy Trailblazer?
Locate the two retaining tab brackets on the top rear edges of the headlight assembly. The inner tab closest to the hood latch mechanism is more visible. The outside tab is closest to the side fender but down lower between the front frame rail and backside of the headlight assembly.
When to replace the headlight on a 2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer?
The video above shows you to replace the headlight in your 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Headlights grow dimmer by up to 20% over time and eventually burn out – for this reason, we recommend changing your headlights in pairs.
Note that the outside bulb closest to the fender is the low-beam and the inside bulb is the high beam. Unclip the wire harness from the back of the headlight bulb socket and turn the socket counterclockwise one-third of a turn to remove it from the back of the assembly.
Changing both headlight bulbs on your Trailblazer at the same time will allow both bulbs to have the same intensity and prevent the new headlight bulb from appearing brighter than the bulb on the opposite side.
Locate the two retaining tab brackets on the top rear edges of the headlight assembly. The inner tab closest to the hood latch mechanism is more visible. The outside tab is closest to the side fender but down lower between the front frame rail and backside of the headlight assembly.