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So I just bought new headlight bulbs high and low beam, for now I’m using the OE housings. And I can’t figure how to replace the bulbs because they are hidden Behind a bunch of metal.
 

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So I just bought new headlight bulbs high and low beam, for now I’m using the OE housings. And I can’t figure how to replace the bulbs because they are hidden Behind a bunch of metal.

See those two silver studs sticking up out of the holes between the grille and the radiator support with the tiny hex heads on them? Put a socket on those and pull them out. Then the entire headlight housing will slide out the front of the grille.

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See those two silver studs sticking up out of the holes between the grille and the radiator support with the tiny hex heads on them? Put a socket on those and pull them out. Then the entire headlight housing will slide out the front of the grille.

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Also be careful when removing the studs. Due to their length and location, breaking or stripping them out is very easy. Previous owner did that to one of mine, so I have to remove the whole grille to replace the high beam bulbs.
 

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See those two silver studs sticking up out of the holes between the grille and the radiator support with the tiny hex heads on them? Put a socket on those and pull them out. Then the entire headlight housing will slide out the front of the grille.

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I tried some different wording in my search and came up with that video too.
Also be careful when removing the studs. Due to their length and location, breaking or stripping them out is very easy. Previous owner did that to one of mine, so I have to remove the whole grille to replace the high beam bulbs.
I'll make sure I'm careful
 

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Are the HVAC controls supposed to be illuminated on a 94 suburban? Mine aren't and I feel like they should be...
 

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I have a 95 ECSB Silverado. The turn signals work but I have an intermittent ticking sound as I drive around. It sounds like a turn signal running but the turn signals are not on. Any ideas?
 

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I have a 95 ECSB Silverado. The turn signals work but I have an intermittent ticking sound as I drive around. It sounds like a turn signal running but the turn signals are not on. Any ideas?

I’ve heard of the flasher in the convenience center under the dash making this noise, especially if it’s a flasher for led lights.
 

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Thanks, I will check on that but I don't have LED lights. How do I go about fixing it?
 

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If you pinpoint the sound to that location I bet a new regular flasher. If you pull yours and it’s a four pin this one should work...

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