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Installation Procedure Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado 3500

Lighting System ~917 words

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the stop lamp switch (2).
  2. Install the pushrod retaining clip (4).
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the stop lamp switch (2).
  1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to «Instrument Cluster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-and-gauges) .
  2. Unsnap the switch from the housing.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the switch.
  1. Connect the electrical connectors.
  2. Install the headlamp switch by snapping the headlamps switch into place.
  3. Install the bezel to the instrument panel. Refer to «Instrument Cluster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-and-gauges) .
  1. Remove the instrument cluster bezel. Refer to «Instrument Cluster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-and-gauges) .
  2. Remove the fog lamp switch and cargo switch from the housing.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector(s) from the fog lamp switch.
  4. Remove the fog lamp and cargo lamp switch from the housing.
  1. Connect the electrical connector(s) to the fog lamp and cargo lamp switch.
  2. Install the fog lamp switch into the housing.
  3. Install the IP trim bezel to the instrument panel. Refer to «Instrument Cluster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/gauges-instrument-panels/#instrument-panel-system-displays-and-gauges) .
  1. Remove the instrument panel bezel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  2. Pull out the accessory switch housing.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the fog lamp switch from the accessory switch housing.
  1. Install the fog lamp switch into accessory switch housing.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the accessory switch housing.
  4. Install the instrument panel bezel. Refer to «Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) top cover. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  2. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the I/P top cover.
  3. Turn the ambient light sensor 1/4 turn and remove it from the I/P top cover.
  1. Install the ambient light sensor to the underside of the I/P top cover, turning it 1/4 turn to secure it in place.
  2. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the ambient light sensor on the underside of the I/P top cover.
  3. Install the I/P top cover. Refer to «Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  1. Remove the knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  2. On the back side of the fuse block release the retainer while pulling the flasher (1) outwards.
  3. Remove the flasher (1) from the fuse block.
  1. Install the flasher (1) to the fuse block until the retainer clicks into place.
  2. Install the knee bolster. Refer to «Knee Bolster Replacement»(/chevrolet/cab-chassis-silverado-3500/2003-2012/remont/exteriorinterior-trim/#instrument-panel-trim-and-console-trim) .
  1. Use a flat-bladed tool in order to pry off the exterior courtesy lamp assembly.
  2. Disconnect the electrical wires.
  3. Remove the 2 retaining screws.
  4. Remove the bulb.
  1. Install the bulb.
  2. Install the 2 retaining screws. Tighten: Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (17 lb in).
  3. Connect the electrical wires.
  4. Install the exterior courtesy lamp into the rear view mirror pressing into place until fully seated.
  1. Gently push the assembly toward the front edge of the door.
  2. Lift the rear of the assembly from the door by using a small flat tool.
  3. Remove the courtesy lamp/reflector from the door panel.
  4. Twist and remove the socket container from the housing.
  5. Remove the bulb from the socket (if replacement is required).
  1. Install the bulb into the socket.
  2. Install the lens to the vehicle.
  3. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing into the lens (if equipped).
  4. Insert the tab on the assembly into the slot in the door panel at the front edge.
  5. Pivot the assembly into the door panel.
  6. Press the lens at the rear until the lens snaps into place.
  1. Lower the instrument panel storage compartment door by pressing in the tab.
  2. With one hand holding the plunger of the switch, use a small screw driver to push in the tabs on each side while pulling outwards.
  3. Pull the switch assembly from the I/P.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Remove the bulb (1).
  1. Install the bulb (1) into the socket.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
  3. Install the switch until the tabs (1) click in place.
  4. Close the compartment door.
  1. Fold down the sunshade.
  2. Open the cover to the vanity mirror in order to reveal the vanity light.
  3. Use a flat bladed tool in order to release the retaining tab on the vanity light lens.
  4. Remove the vanity light lens from the vanity mirror.
  5. Remove the bulb from the socket.
  1. Install the bulb to the socket.
  2. Install the vanity light lens to the vanity mirror ensuring the retaining tab is fully seated.
  3. Close the cover to the vanity mirror.
  4. Return the sunshade to the folded up position.
  1. Remove the lamp lens assembly using a small screw driver.
  2. Remove the dome lamp assembly from the headliner.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  4. Remove the bulb.
  1. Install the bulb.
  2. Connect the electrical connector.
  3. Install the dome lamp assembly into the headliner.
  4. Press the lens into place.
CAUTIONHalogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury: Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb. Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete. Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass. Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb. Properly dispose of the used bulb. Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

Note. Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.

  1. Open the hood. Rotate the headlamp retainer pins.
  2. Remove the headlamp retainer pins.
  3. Pull out the headlamp assembly in order to access the electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
  5. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb counterclockwise.
  1. Install the new bulb to the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb clockwise in order to lock in place.
  2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
  3. Install the headlamp assembly.
  4. Install the headlamp retainer pins.
  5. Rotate and lock the pins in place.
  6. Inspect the operation.