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How to Replace Running Light Bulb Socket 2001-06 Chevy Silverado
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Tools used
Razor Blade / Gasket Scraper
Wire End Cutters
Wire Cutters
1. Removing the Headlight
Remove the two locking pins from the headlight
Pull the light forward and out
Twist the bulb sockets out of the light
2. Removing the Parking Light
Unhook the parking light tab
Pull the light forward and out
Twist the bulb sockets out of the light
3. Removing the Driving Light Socket
Cut the shielding from the parking light socket wiring with a razor
Cut the wires with wire cutters
Pull the bulb out of the socket
4. Installing the New Driving Light Socket
Strip 1/4 inch of coating off the end of the wires for the new driving light socket
Twist the wire filaments
Insert the wires into a splice
Crimp the splice with wiring pliers
Strip 1/4 inch of coating off the end of the driving light wires on the vehicle
Twist the wire filaments
Push the wires into the splices
Crimp the splice with wiring pliers
Put the shielding over the wires
Push the bulb into the new socket
5. Reinstalling the Parking Light
Twist the bulb sockets into the parking light
Push the parking light into place
6. Reinstalling the Headlight
Twist the bulb sockets into the headlight
Push the headlight into place
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Hi, I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out, and next time you need parts for your vehicle, think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video, we're going to show you how to replace the light socket on one of the driving lights on this 2002 Suburban. Often the light sockets burn up and melt because the driving lights are on constantly. This is the same for any Suburban of this age as well as the GM trucks and other SUVs. Tools you need are new light sockets from 1AAuto.com, wire cutters, wiring pliers and a razor blade or a knife to cut some electrical tape.
Start out by removing the headlight which is the two locking pins at the top and then pull the light out and disconnect the connectors and then remove the parking light by reaching down in and clipping the tab and pulling the light out and remove the driving light socket.
Take your parking light socket and cut this shielding and pull it back. Using wire cutters, just clip these wires. Just take your bulb out and you'll put it in your new one. Interesting to note that the socket was already replaced on this vehicle, so you can see on the left is the one that was in there. On the right is the new one from 1A Auto.
I'm going to crimp or splice the wires together, so take off about 1/4 inch to 1/2 an inch of the end, twist the filaments on the wire, insert it into the splice and then use your wiring pliers to crimp the end line splice and repeat it for the other side or the other wire. Now we just need to repeat the process on these wires, just strip them. Again push the other side of the wire. It doesn't matter which wire goes to which wire on the new socket as it just completes the circuit. We'll put the wire in and crimp them with the wiring pliers. Once you've done that, your socket's now reconnected and you can just put this shielding back over the wires. Push your bulb into your new socket, and then, you can twist your sockets back into your parking light, put your parking light back into place and then put your headlight back in to place. Once everything's back in place, you're all set.
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Great replacement sockets
J
January 31, 2017
The wire was definitely a larger gauge than what my factory installed socket had and that was a nice surprise. These appear to be heavy duty and should last a long time. I'm pleased with them after the easy install.
Light sockets
Frank
February 28, 2017
Replaced the running light sockets on 2000 GMC Sierra. Following the video it was easy and now I have working lights.
Bulb Socket Pair Dorman 645-607
Nathan
March 28, 2018
Item shipped fast and was packaged well. Instructional video was Spot-on and the socket works as expected.
Im very happy ...
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October 5, 2019
I have to say the purchase i made was very helpful and it was the right part . I'm very happy with all the purchases I have made in the past...
Perfect
B
January 27, 2020
Easy to install. Perfect..
Run Light sockets
Andrus
June 16, 2020
Perfect fit on my '03 Chevy Silverado.
Bulb socket pair
John
August 16, 2020
Used this socket pair to replace my daytime running lights.
Worked well after splicing and connecting
Bulb Sockets
Don
September 8, 2020
These parts turned out to be perfect for what I needed.
Steve
S
September 18, 2020
They work great ??
Quality Parts arrived as promised.
E
October 28, 2020
These repair parts were good quality and a good fit. They are in and working as expected. I will be placing future orders as repairs are needed.
Great product
Ed
February 4, 2021
Easy to install and as good as factory. Be sure to solder and heat shrink the wire connections
Light sockets
Mark
August 8, 2021
Easy to install
Lawrence
August 10, 2021
Good fit and price, so good parts.
Never disappointed
Howard
February 3, 2022
Part was a good match at a good price and delivered in a short amount of time.
Great price easy fix
CHRISTOPHER
April 1, 2022
Part was easy to install and took no time at all. Now my day time running lights work great
Fixed my problem
Luciano
April 7, 2023
I bought these for my 01 silverado. My directionals weren't working properly after new bulbs. My fuses were fine so I ordered these and installed them. Once I wired everything up, the directionals worked again. I'm glad I bought these.
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