How to change your headlight on a Dodge Ram 1500 2009-2021 without removing your grill.
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Time for some other routine maintenance on the other vehicles. In this one I show you how to change your headlight on a ram 1500 without removing your grill. This video should cover 2009-2021 model years.
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Thanks bunches with your video I was able to successfully replace low beam headlight on our 2017 Ram Laramie. 73 yr old grandma👏👏👏👍
That’s awesome! Keep it up grandma!
Yay!! Well done!
Big Help...THANX.
Pretty much exactly as you said...except for 3 minor issues.
My truck is a 2015 RAM 2500 Laramie, 6.4L engine.
1. One screw on each side of housing cover was rusted(design flaw?)...couldn't remove...had to cut a slot with oscillating tool to remove screw with screwdriver...not too bad unless you don't have that tool.
2. Harness is a hassle to remove...need to pry gently to remove.
3. Bought wrong bulb...H11 didn't fit...Sylvania 9012 was perfect match...suggest removing bad bulb and lining up with new.
Replaced both sides...$35 total.
Dealer said $145 minimum labor, plus bulb cost.
Figure I saved at least $210.
Dealer was 1 week out for service.
Maybe 3 hours total...DIY.
Very Helpful.
Thanx.
Mark.
Above average handyman?!!!
Glad it worked out even with those hiccups bud! Hope you
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Thanks for the upload. All the other videos I watched so far had some easy twist-off cover in the back but mine has screws like yours. Those complaining about the process, I agree but be happy you didn't buy a used Ram with a Westin grille guard up front that completely prevents headlight removal. It has dozens of mounting bolts but the wings are welded on.
Like your work. I have a 17 Ecodiesel w/ the auto/ shutter grille. Like you, I have LED bulbs to install, but didn't want to mess w/ the grille. This video really Helped me. Thank you!!!
Just be patient. Takes a little fiddling but you will get it. Movie magic makes it look faster than it was lol
Thanks for the tip I just fully paid for my 2015 1500 dodge Ram crew cab truck. And I'm just starting to replace things on it ths helps me alot. Especially the part of not doing it twice because that would have been me
My 2015 had a cover with 5 screws to cover both light bulb sockets, no big deal. There appeared to be 2 different bulbs the the low beam. The parts dept recommend that I buy both which was a #9012 and a #H11, it was the #9012 that needed to be replaced. I believe it cost about $25. The dealer told me $200-$250 for them to do it. I saved : ) it took me 1 hour and 15 minutes while viewing a couple different TH-cam videos. One part of the installation was the one bolt in the bottom of the headlight I had to use a 12" socket extension to reach it and that bolt is also the light level adjustment so I don't know what level it is at until I drive at night.
Hi friend-question - did you do ay any "adjusting"
For everyone asking about how to change the turn signal, guess what...its a freaking LED board. No bulb. You literally have to tear the headlight apart to get at the board or do the easy thing and spend $200 bucks on an aftermarket replacement headlight assembly. You get to choose between time and a big hassel or money. Choose wisely.
However all that is fine and dandy to replace the bulbs. But the reason why Dodge recommends removing the grill is to access those knurled adjustments on that bottom nut that has the access slot to adjust the height of your headlights so they're even.
My 2014 has holes on top to make adjustments
@@VicsGarage71 where?
I replaced my bulbs today without removing the grill. After reinstallation I noticed the gaps around the headlight assembly weren't right. Haven't turned them on at night yet but I'm sure they need adjustment.
@@tlpy77 the adjustment holes were along the top of the inner fenders. You see two arrows on top.
I just traded my 2014 in though the other day. Not sure it’s the same on my new one.
Which gap are you talking about.
The gap is the space around the perimeter of the headlight assembly. It's not equal around the top,sides, and bottom and one side of the assembly now sits further back than it should. I'm a stickler about body gaps. I'll find out when I leave for work if they are misaligned.
Thx dude definitely saved some time with the front grill tip and harness :) ✌🏻
Thanks for watching bud. Check out some of the history stuff on the channel if that’s your jam
Thanks buddy for the video, you explained everything I needed to kno thanks again
Cheers bud. Hope you check out some of the other content on the channel!
Thanks! Went to several different oil change places and they said they couldn't replace because it involved removing the grill. The one place that could replace it was going to charge me $134 for .8 hours labor and $13 for the bulb! If I had the tools I could change it and I am a senior grandma!
Removing the grill isn’t much more work. But why if you don’t have to?
Easier if you remove grill...just 4 bolts and ease out...replaced both low beams today...6-28-22...tip: lube connecting points with vaseline before reassembling.
Thanks, this worked perfectly.
You're welcome!
you act like removing the grille is difficult...
its so much easier to just do the job properly, than to try and cut corners....
Thanks man now I can send this to my friend so he can do less work😂
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How do I access the amber turn signal bulb? I have the housing off but cannot find a way to get to the bulb
@@jeffwarwick3253 isn’t it under the same panel with the headlight? I don’t remember but that’s what I’m thinking
How did you adjust them after installation? My LEDs arrived yesterday and I don't want to be Mr. Toolbag blinding everyone on the road.
There’s a hole in the fender. You will need a 7mm socket with extension or a T20 bit. Both work.
But mine were good right after. Virtually same spot. Just make sure you get the bulb orientation right.
Mark the beam location on the garage when u do it with some tape and see where it hits.
Then check after the install.
If it’s off vertically, use the socket through the hole in the fender. Clockwise raises.
Let me know how it works out!
The only issue I had was trying to figure out what the clip inside the wheel well was located.
You ended up getting it though?
I'll try to make it more clear next time
@@VicsGarage71 I found out from another video that showed them after removing the light
If a 73 year old grandma can do this, so can I!!
Lady owner of a 2014 Laramie 1500… the left driver turn signal is out and I’ve been told to replace the whole assembly.
Is there a way to fix just the turn signal in the existing assembly, or do I need to just swap in new please? I have a soldering iron if needed.
Would really appreciate it! Ty!
I’m trying to remember what it all looked like. Either way, you’re going to have to remove the housing though. Remove it, it’s just a simple bulb, install a new one and reinstall it. If not, just order the housing.
Recorded horizontally:)
Lol should I be doing something different?
Lot of these with a bottom 10mm bolt have a knurled sleeve that the bolt goes into, that adjusts your headlight angle. Also did you remember to push the retainer that holds the headlight socket back behind the wheel well? . You didn't show that in the end of the video.
I did thanks!
Do you really have to take off the whole assembly to change the bulb? So easy on some cars.
Oh yeah. You're actually supposed to remove grill too.
So stupid. You would think engineers would better design this stuff to make some things a bit easier.
@@VicsGarage71 Engineers are paid to make these simple jobs more difficult for the average person, to deter them from repairing or replacing parts themselves, and depend more on mechanics.
Such a dumb design by dodge. Never had to take out a headlight like this
Ok i have a 2014 1500 to what kind of leds do u us
I used these two
Aukee 9012 Headlight Bulb HIR2... www.amazon.ca/dp/B07WFKLLN3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Fahren 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs, 60W 10000 Lumens Super Bright LED Headlights Conversion Kit 6500K Cool White IP68 Waterproof, Pack of 2 www.amazon.ca/dp/B07NPMMNR3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_2H7AZ76BQWCK0ZD3MMJT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
what kind of lights are dose want to buy are they h11
Think I put the link in the description
yeah I didn't see a link but thanks alot for the video
@@Zerteritopollito2011Sorry, been a while since I bought them
What is the bulb size 9005 and h11 ??
I used 9012 for low beam and 9005 for high beams.
Is there any way to replace the signal lights? Thanks
The turn signals are located in the same housing. You have to remove the whole assembly just like as if you were doing the headlight.
@@VicsGarage71 Are there any reasonably price aftermarket headlight replacements that don't cause error codes?
@@johnvanderbur8976 I bought these for my truck and have had no issues.
Low beam
Aukee 9012 Bulb, HIR2 LED 50W 6000K 10000 Lumens Extremely Bright Cool White Conversion Kit Replacement Light Bulb a.co/d/3ZRIUY1
High beam
Limited-time deal: Fahren 9005/HB3 LED Headlight Bulbs, 60W 14000 Lumens Super Bright LED Headlights Conversion Kit 6500K Cool White IP68 Waterproof, Pack of 2 a.co/d/1lB4nSO
Sorry, I have a laramie. I'm referring to the lower strobe blinker. I believe there LED lights
I cannot find the blinker bulb for replacement. I have the entire housing removed and only see high and low beam bulbs
low beam bulb no.,high beam bulb no. ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓
What? I did both in the video
What an asinine way configure a headlight assembly. I am doing this later today along with an EVIC swap but goddamn that is just rude. This should be set up as something normal people can do. Silly.
Yeah they really don’t give a f*ck about us avg joes!
Good luck on the job.
Why make it such a pain in the ass?
I just wanted to comment on your video and say that you did it the really really long way to make it easier you do not have to take the grill off that was just a bunch of b******* thanks for the extra time
Not sure what you're complaining about... I don't take the grill off and its right in my title "without removing your grill"...
Doesn’t work
what deosnt?
WHAT HE DOESNT TELL YOU: I have these same lights. You CANNOT fit the cap with the 5 screws back on with these lights
I literally did it in the video. You can watch me do it.
Lmfao you cant fix stupid. He watched the video and stil said you cant hahah. I have diode dynamics that has a canbus on it as well as the little inline transformer it all fits it@@VicsGarage71