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Can I use 9006 instead of H11?

Can I use 9006 instead of H11?

Nope, h11 and h8 are similar enough to fit, but not 9006.

Do you need to change the headlight bulb on an avalanche?

If your Avalanche has this type of bulb, we do not recommend that you attempt to change it yourself.

Do you need to replace both high and low beams?

Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not. If the high beam on the same side is also out, it may be one bulb. You do not need to purchase specific bulbs for each side, but identifying which is the blown out bulb will help you to replace it without having to start the vehicle again.

How to Change headlight bulb on 2011 Silverado?

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How do you remove a headlight assembly bracket?

If you have to remove any bolts from a headlight assembly bracket, make sure to keep them someplace safe until you reassemble that portion of the car. In some vehicles, you will need to unbolt the headlight assembly and slide it out of the car to access the headlight bulb itself in the back. Disconnect the wires going to the headlight.

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If you have to remove any bolts from a headlight assembly bracket, make sure to keep them someplace safe until you reassemble that portion of the car. In some vehicles, you will need to unbolt the headlight assembly and slide it out of the car to access the headlight bulb itself in the back. Disconnect the wires going to the headlight.

Some vehicles use a single bulb for both high and low beams while others do not. If the high beam on the same side is also out, it may be one bulb. You do not need to purchase specific bulbs for each side, but identifying which is the blown out bulb will help you to replace it without having to start the vehicle again.

What to do if you drop a low beam light bulb?

The oil on your hands can compromise the glass of the bulb, reducing its lifespan. Protect your bulb from this by wearing gloves or using a tissue any time you come into contact with the glass of the new low beam headlight bulb. Be careful not to drop the bulb as you remove it from the package.

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