Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2498

Fig. 30: Dome Lamp Replacement
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (GMC HD)

Callout

Component Name

1

Dome Lamp Lens
Tip: Using a flat-bladed tool pry down on right side of lens to avoid damaging
tab.

2

Dome Lamp Housing
Tip: Disconnect electrical connector.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

Fig. 31: Headlamp Replacement (GMC HD)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the front bumper fascia trim cap. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Trim Cap

Replacement (GMC) .

2. Loosen only, do not remove, the lower outside hidden headlamp bolt (2).

3. Pull the lamp assembly slightly forward to access the electrical connection.

4. Disconnect the forward lamp harness main electrical connector from the headlamp

harness.

1

Headlamp Screws (Qty: 2)

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

Headlamp Screw (Hidden)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT (CHEVROLET)

Fig. 32: Headlamp Replacement (Chevrolet)
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

2

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in)

3

Headlamp Housing Support
Tip: Depress the housing support tab with a flat-bladed tool downward in order
to release the headlamp assembly from the support.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure

1. Remove the upper radiator grille. Refer to Radiator Grille Replacement

(Chevrolet) or Radiator Grille Replacement (GMC) .

2. Behind the headlamp at the top of the front bumper access the lower inside hidden

headlamp bolt.

3. Loosen the bolt only, do not remove, the lower outside hidden headlamp bolt.

Headlamp Screws (Qty: 2)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT (GMC)

1

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Headlamp Screw (Hidden)

Tighten: Tighten the screws to 6 N.m (53 lb in)

3

Headlamp Housing Support

Procedure

1. Apply masking tape to the front bumper end caps to protect the painted

surface.

2. For the right side lamp assembly only, disengage the upper retainer for the

radiator air baffle.

3. Release the headlamp from the support tab, rotate the lamp assembly

towards the center of the vehicle.

4. Disengage the headlamp electrical connector from the forward lamp

harness.

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Lighting - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis Silverado, Sierra & Silverado