Head light bulb

1996 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
234,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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When I dim my light to low beam the bulb on the left side does not shine. what I have to do to replace the low beam bulb on the left side? Can you send me pictures on how to replace the low beam bulb on the left side?
Apr 24, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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HMAC300
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Check fuse and relay under hood fuse box first. It might have a pin under hood that you remove to remove headlight to replace it would be right out in open and easily spotted. Here is a link to a great article from this site with pictures on how to replace a headlight.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-headlight-bulb
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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JOE1953
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the bulb was burn out broke and water was inside the light (len) how water get into there?
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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HMAC300
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the seal is broken in headlight get another one.
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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JOE1953
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where do I get the seal for the headlight?
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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you have to buy the whole assembly they don't make the seals seperate
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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JOE1953
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where do I get the hold assembly?
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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new, ebay or junkyard
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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how will I know I am getting a good assembly at the Junkyard?
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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Hi JOE1953,

I would get one from amazon they are cheap and fast delivery

http://www.amazon.com/Driver-Passenger-Composite-Headlights-Replacement/dp/B00P2VL6CS/ref=sr_1_sc_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1461865253&sr=8-2-spell&keywords=1996+chvey+truck+headlight

check it out
Nov 17, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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