headlight problem

GMC C1500
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JACK COCHRAN
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Dear sirs , I cant get my right headlight out, tochange low beam bulb. I have composite headlight bulbs on a 1997 chevy pickup k1500 4x4. there are two long screws that go down through the light assembly to let the whole assem. come out. One screw came out ok the other just turns and wont tighten or come out. it was harder than the other one to break loose. do you think there is an easy way to get it out by myself?

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Jack
Jan 24, 2006 at 5:51 PM
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SC1 RACING
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i beleive you are trying to take your adjustment screws out. the bulb will come out without removing the whole light assembly. on the back under the hood you will have the sockets. un plug the wires and gently twist, just twist 1/2 inch or so and pull back. be carfull not to touch the bulb with your hands or anything that can get greese or dirt on.
Jan 25, 2006 at 10:16 AM
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JACK COCHRAN
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You can't access that way?
Oct 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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STRAILER
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You are correct, you will need to remove the front grill to server the headlights.
Oct 7, 2025 at 1:25 PM