2013-2015 headlamp replacement - HID low beam (21 Viewers)

[nicoparren]

I just finished this job, here are steps as I remember. I only did passenger side for now. This took me about an hour this first time, could probably do it in 15 mins next time. When I have to do the drivers side I will probably remove the battery to have extra room.

1. Turn the cap counter clockwise 1/4 to 1/2 turn until you can remove it
2. Disconnect the wire connector from the cap
3. Turn ballast to disconnect it from the bulb, in pic below you can see how the bulb seats in
4. Pinch the clip tops together while move towards rear of truck, these are hinged and keep the bulb in place
5. Pull the bulb out
6. Put the new bulb in, on mine the filament pointed down to seat correctly
7. Reinstall bulb retention clips by pinching and putting back in the up position
8. Attach ballast to bulb with a clockwise turn to seat the pegs
9. Reinstall cap with clockwise turn
10. Reattach wire connector

OEM (I think) bulb:
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Ballast with new Phillips bulb attached:
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Ballast installed:
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From reading this, turn it first before disconnecting the power right?

 

[Skiime]

Hi! How did you ever get the power connector out? I'm having this problem right now and I'm afraid I'll damage it if I force it.

Are you referring to the round metal housing that you have to unscrew to remove? The trick for me was to drive it for a while and get the engine bay warm. After I did that, the metal assembly was very easy to remove.

 

[nicoparren]

Are you referring to the round metal housing that you have to unscrew to remove? The trick for me was to drive it for a while and get the engine bay warm. After I did that, the metal assembly was very easy to remove.

Counter clockwise while facing the cover right? So you’re turning it into the vehicle?

 

[Skiime]

View attachment 3969362Counter clockwise while facing the cover right? So you’re turning it into the vehicle?

Yes, from this angle you are correct, turn to the left. I about lost my mind the first time I tried to get it to budge, but once the engine was hot (might have to run it for a while), it should screw right off. You can use the tabs as leverage.

 

[bloc]

@nicoparren when you are reassembling, it is difficult to see but be sure you get the ballast pressed evenly into the headlamp bucket before rotating it to tighten. Somewhat often people don't get the lower tabs engaged and this allows moisture and dirt into the assembly.

 

[nicoparren]

Yes, from this angle you are correct, turn to the left. I about lost my mind the first time I tried to get it to budge, but once the engine was hot (might have to run it for a while), it should screw right off. You can use the tabs as leverage.

I actually feel like I damaged my hand while turning it yesterday. But now I know I was turning it the wrong way. I was trying to do the passenger side and I was turning it to the right i.e. away from the vehicle

 

[nicoparren]

@nicoparren when you are reassembling, it is difficult to see but be sure you get the ballast pressed evenly into the headlamp bucket before rotating it to tighten. Somewhat often people don't get the lower tabs engaged and this allows moisture and dirt into the assembly.

Thank you for this advice. Can't wait to try again later.

 

[Skiime]

@nicoparren when you are reassembling, it is difficult to see but be sure you get the ballast pressed evenly into the headlamp bucket before rotating it to tighten. Somewhat often people don't get the lower tabs engaged and this allows moisture and dirt into the assembly.

Yes, this, and also there is a rubber gasket you need to make sure goes back around the housing correctly.