HOW TO: Ram 1500 Headlight bulb replacement

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Today I show you how to change burnt out headlight bulbs on a 2011 Ram 1500. Similar process for model years 2009 thru 2015. The replacement lightbulbs are by Sylvania Silverstar Ultra H11 for the low-beam headlight and Silverstar Ultra 9005 for the high-beam light.
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@jimwebber7451 5 лет назад

It appears that the type of bulb you put in is an improved bulb over factory (If I'm correct) - so I was wondering if you also changed the passenger side (while you had the access) since the driver side would be brighter than stock... ?? I'm wondering if you noticed a difference in the better bulb type...

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

yes, I replaced the factory bulbs on passenger side as well, just didn't film to keep video short. But, the new bulbs were much better than factory and I would recommend them. The Sylvania brand also makes bulbs for my mustang so I upgraded those as well.

@pikademon 4 года назад

When did changing a bulb become so troublesome? I miss the old days when you could just reach in and change a bulb without pulling off the front of your vehicle.

@Hats1976 4 года назад

I'm with you on that thought.

@alexandrecouillard2 3 года назад

Since the manufacturers want us to bring our cars to the dealership to change a small thing like a bulb and charge us an hour labour plus parts.

@Landon_Ghiotto Год назад

Doesn’t seem that troublesome, and he kinda did it the hard way you can use extensions for those bottom blots and it save a lot of time

@Landon_Ghiotto Год назад

@@alexandrecouillard2 it’s easy enough to do yourself

@hgfnkk 7 месяцев назад

It’s eZ

@ghostofwinter1510 4 года назад

Watched several videos on how to do this and they all showed complex ways of doing it - Really dreaded the thought of going out to the garage to replace a headlight - right before I went out to tackle this, just happened to run across your video - sooooo much easier this way. 20 minutes to knock out both sides. thank you.

@JoseRodriguez-tp2qs Год назад

What vehcile? Wondering if it's the same for a 21 warlock

@TeamJCWhitney 6 лет назад

Love how the whole process was carefully explained in this video (especially the pins). It's very easy to follow. Nice jet ski by the way, man!

@jw1479 3 года назад

My bulb change went so much easier because of watching this video. Thank you for making it man!

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

👍

@terryslade4760 2 года назад

Just last night I noticed my driver’s side low beam went out on my 2010 Ram and I have watched 5 videos of the bulb replacement and yours is the best by far! I’m wanting to upgrade all of my bulbs at the same time because I always thought the factory original sucked!

@pugvader8840 2 года назад

You can save time by NOT removing the grill just use a long extension to remove the lower bolt

@papageo5 4 года назад

7:40 made all the difference in the world!! It's one of those things that once you've done it, you could do it in your sleep, but before that, you're flying blind. Thanks so much for this video!

@Miaseveryday 2 года назад

I'm replacing the bulb on the passenger side tomorrow, 2016 ram ,I got LED 9005 , Thanks to this video ,now I know how to replace it. Thank you

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

👍

@prec1954 4 года назад

I have a 2012 and this video helped me replace my headlight bulb. As for the negitive comments, my dad use to say "EVERYONE LIKES A LITTLE ASS, BUT NOBODY LIKES A SMARTASS!" Apparently, the people with the negative comments wouldn't have watched the video if they already knew how to install the new bulb. THANKS FOR TAKING THE TIME! "ANY SAMPLES?"

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

Internet full of trolls, oh well. I do what I want.

@seeharvester 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video. I've been searching for a halogen upgrade to my stock lights. Yours is the only one I've seen. Everybody wants you to upgrade to led or HID or Projectors or some such nonsense. I just wanted slightly better than stock. I'm mainly changing my original headlight assemblies because they've yellowed and degraded over the years. Buying some OEM Mopar parts so I can keep it bone stock. (except for the bulbs) 2011 Ram 3500 CC LB 4x4 SLT Diesel Outdoorsman. Original owner, 75K miles.

@tylerhawkins9091 4 года назад

i got my headlights changed pretty quickly after watching this video. thanks buddy

@Richard-hr7ei 5 лет назад

Could lose the episode of MTV cribs at the beginning

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Will keep that in mind. Open to other intro ideas to improve the channel content.

@eliaschavez7635 5 лет назад

yes I read the comments just to make sure someone brought that, my house is better then yours shit up! If you didn't intent to come off that way just don't do it next to time.you want an idea for an introos burn some race strips down your drive way while saying "NEED NEW HEAD LIGHTSSSZ?" That will get my vote

@reginaldjones9103 5 лет назад

@@PhatPharmacist This was a great video, carefully and completely explained. And you have a nice house. Never mind the haters - they're just doing what they do. Thanks.

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Reginald Jones its all good. I’ve come a long way from my first job at McDonald’s, then worked all through college in order to be able to do what I do today as well as working hard as a clinical pharmacist. If I can do it, I want others to know they can too. Always keep moving toward your goals and dreams.

@nickhassler2727 5 лет назад

Agree why do we need a tour of your garage? Im still trying to figur out why poeple are tear the front end of their trucks? I have a 2009 Ram and i have never once had to do this to replace a headlight bulb.

@juanzuniga7662 Год назад

There’s actually a way easier way. Behind the fender is a compartment that you can open to push the white pin down. Also you can remove the 2 screws with an extension and the light will come out. But either way you explained everything well 👍

@CSMaaaann Год назад

Just replaced mine for the second time on a 2016 and you’re exactly right. Two bolts, push down the lock from the front tire area and you’re set. Definitely needs an extension and 10mm socket

@jb7720 Год назад

Man did you ever just save me a lot of time and stress worrying about those clips lol

@jb7720 Год назад

Top comment !!!

@robarmstrong1348 Год назад

no grill off either

@chickencoleman281 2 года назад

One of the best tutorial videos on RU-vid. Thank you!!!

@jeratt1 2 года назад

Man they sure don't make anything easy anymore. Thanks for the video though.

@sambush4924 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. I didn't have a long 10mm extender but your video removed the grill, making that tool unnecessary. Fifteen minutes and I'm back in business. Much appreciated!

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

Good to hear your project worked out 👍

@crisc9280 5 лет назад

Thank you very much for this video. Wow. These damn manufactures don't make it easy for something that should be simple. There are a lot of of steps involved but thanks to you I know what to do

@turboboy0 5 лет назад

you can skip the steps of removing the grill. just use an extension from the top and loosen the lower bolt that way. way faster and easier to change the bulbs. I hate doing shit you don't need to.

@candlewhisperer 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this tutorial!!!

@brettwoltz9864 3 года назад

Good tip Jim Webber. Before I start mine I am going back for another one.

@ANGEL001ization 3 года назад

Thanks for the vid. Very helpful.

@briandavis7154 Год назад

Your step-by-step approach was really good, perhaps next time you should include additional info. about what would be the correct size of the socket to use. (some people might get it wrong) I would also suggest putting a couple of strips of masking tape on the painted area under the headlight housing to protect the paint from possible scratches during the R&R process, as well as informing people to never touch the glass portion of the bulb assembly with their fingers, due to the oil from their skin making the bulbs run hotter and thereby burning out quicker. I did like the fact that you included the correct blub replacement numbers. :)

@kboogy34 4 года назад

Great Video! Very descriptive

@jpl0202 Год назад

very good demo!

@ryanwilson6162 6 месяцев назад

Great vid!

@lawrencecarriere3735 4 года назад

Excellent video! I'm completely confident I can do this myself after watching this video.

@35jspeed 2 года назад

Thank you for the video. I have a 2019 and it works the same.

@MultiCandyman1 4 года назад

Great video & awsome home your doing something right for sure :)

@jeffthomas7345 10 месяцев назад

Any time there are weird clips mixed with screws holding something in, you need a video like this to get it off. Otherwise you don’t know if you got all the screws and bolts. Good video.

@michaelschoemann2876 5 лет назад

The very best video on this topic. Great work!

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Michael Schoemann thanks for stopping by the channel

@eliaschavez7635 5 лет назад

You guys buddy's or what?

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

@@eliaschavez7635 No, but appreciate all input, thanks for stopping by the channel you guys

@1percise 5 лет назад

Thanks bro! 👍🏾

@kentison1552 5 лет назад

Good job on the video.

@DiLari1960 3 года назад

Very nice video. Well detailed, with the exception that you did not mention not to touch the glass of the light bulbs with the bare fingers.

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

That’s a good tip 👍

@AaaaandYerDhem 3 года назад

Thanks, partner. You just saved me a headache

@brettwoltz9864 3 года назад

Dude- you took what would have been a job with alot of cursing if done blind without any leadership and made it a walk in the park. THANKS MAN

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

Good to hear the project went well, Thanks for stopping by the channel

@32nitrogen30 Год назад

Thanks 🙏🏿

@garnetf10 3 года назад

Thanks a lot men ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ From start to finish your vid help me out plus I get to Save back on money 💴 Definitely give five star rating

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

Glad is was able to help save a few bucks, thanks for stopping by the channel

@wildernesslife6479 4 года назад

Good rad inspection

@davidnegrondejesus9717 3 года назад

Thank you very much for your video good help !!!!!

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

No problem, thanks for stopping by the channel

@randyowens2717 4 года назад

Nice video!

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

Thanks for stopping by the channel

@victorneckar7743 9 месяцев назад

Cool thank you

@PhatPharmacist 8 месяцев назад

You bet

@dmb25108 4 года назад

On some of the newer rams there is an access to the lower bolt without taking the the top rad cover off.

@djtrax909 Год назад

Thanks

@elmike72 5 лет назад

Love ur tires man. They're great tires.

@stevejames4015 Год назад

Nice job. Steve RPh.

@Vox4576 5 лет назад

I'm learning how to fix head lights

@rrivie 4 года назад

Thanks for the video just got some 8k LED light bulbs in and looks great! Just hope that I won’t get pulled over for how blue they are but not as bad like the 10k

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

Sounds good for night driving in deer country 🦌

@AJsHotRodsNrepairs Год назад

Pull out like 3 8mm bolts I in your wheel liner, and pull it out of the way and you can change your bulbs without removing your lights

@chuckytm 2 года назад

Obliged.

@Gary-ft9ev 4 года назад

Why take the grill off? 2012 Dodge ram 1500 here. I take out the 10mm bolts, pop up white clip in back and presto IT'S DONE

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

I tried but two lower bolts were hard to reach with grill on

@honeycombssx 3 года назад

I believe the bottom bolt also has the adjuster for your headlight.

@denniscleveland669 Год назад

Oh, look at what I got!

@moulin6 3 года назад

This worked for my 2014 ram 1500 however the low beam is not H11 ...something ele Thanks for the video!!

@turboboy0 5 лет назад

skip to 2:00 to see the start of disassembly.

@JasonJohnson-lo8ex 5 лет назад

Just to let you guys know you do not have to take the grill off

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Jason Johnson yeah, after doing this, I think you can get to the one bolt behind the grill with and extension and then when ready, wiggle the light and get the one side to slide away from behind the edge of the grill.

@honeycombssx 3 года назад

Isn’t the bottom bolt also the adjuster for the headlight?

@castro4030 3 года назад

Exactly! You don't have to take the grill off to replace the head light bulb but I guess everybody does it different

@johnchiurato7733 4 года назад

I've seen other videos where the shroud and grill are left on. They just use an extender to remove the 10 mm bolts and do all the work from the rear access point in the wheel well. Is it really necessary to remove the shroud and grill?

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

I guess There is a way if have extensions, but only takes a few minutes and makes it easy for me.

@tonyguerrier2258 2 года назад

Just got a used 18 and wondering if you can just use a long socket extension to get the bottom 10mm out rather than removing the whole grill?

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

I think it’s possible. I didn’t try that at the time I made this video but feedback from some others noted it was possible to do without removal of grill.

@Perko1775 6 лет назад

Nice Truck! I have one exactly like it but it’s an 09. Have you had any problems with yours?

@PhatPharmacist 6 лет назад

Thanks. I bought the truck brand new and for seven years and about 135k miles later, never had anything breakdown and this truck has been super reliable. It’s been a great truck overall.

@tonyguerrier2258 3 года назад

Did you have any issues with the pins snapping? Just bought a used 2018 big horn and was wondering if I should just get some extra

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

So far no issues with that although I have head it can happen.

@Racf777 2 года назад

Hello nice video I just wanted to ask you why did you change the high beam bulb? Were both bulbs bad or it is recommended to change both at the same time? Nice hose by the way

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

Thanks, I decided to change both out and upgrade to Silverstar bulbs since I was going to be taking the headlight out to replace the one bulb that already Burnt out.

@smoothrelaxation5799 5 лет назад

Good day, does the 2018 Dodge ram 1500 carry the same hi and low beams bulbs?

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Yes, Sylvania carries replacement bulbs for the 2018 model too. That year there was a slight redesign of headlight compared to my year truck and some Have a projector style headlight. Checkout sylvania-automotive.com for bulb selection guide for your specific vehicle. Hope that helps.

@turboboy0 5 лет назад

yes. my '19 ram 1500 classic still uses the same bulbs as well. I already changed a bunch of bulbs in the rear and inside the cabin to L.E.D. and will be replacing the hi and low beam bulbs with some that are 6500k temperature. they are super bright, white and make it soooooo easy to see at night and when it is raining versus the factory yellowish color bulbs.

@javiersuarez2011 4 года назад

Hello quick question, what’s the numbers of the tires u got on the truck, looks amazing, I do have same truck with the same rims , and what’s the brand, thanks for the video , very helpful 👍👍👍👍

@PhatPharmacist 3 года назад

They are the Falken Wildpeak A/T 275/60R20. Have done great on mild off road trips, beach trip, and good in the rain. There are lots of options out there, but for me they are a great value, I would buy again.

@javiersuarez2011 3 года назад

Thanks for the advice sir

@castro4030 3 года назад

I have a 2014 and I did it different wayl. To replace the bulb 💡 head light bulb i only loosen two bolts 🔩 and a lock plastic pin and pulled out the hold head light ensamble on both right and left side without removing the grill and other components, it was simple. Some time later I must load up a video on how easy I did it and there is another guy who's did the same thing 🤔

@ebbsspeed 3 года назад

Yes, no need to pull the grille or the top cover. Sometimes these video's don;t show the simplest way to do things.

@vontrap6942 5 лет назад

They couldn't make it more of an ass ache could they. It's snowing here and below freezing and I have to do this outside with no cover, no garage.

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Dang, thats a bummer that you got stuck doing that in the freezing snow. But hope the video saved a little time and sped up the process so you not stuck out there too long, best of luck.

@brendawoolever2704 5 лет назад

agreed

@BigSteve34 4 года назад

Hey atleast it wasn't 100 with no shade lol

@annachristy3057 2 года назад

are the plastic caps that prevent water from getting in interchangable ?

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

If I remember correctly, I think they were the same size

@cpapjack 6 лет назад

What is the tool that you used to get the push pins out called? (green handle)

@PhatPharmacist 6 лет назад

Its called a trim panel removal tool.

@petermueller9386 4 года назад

Door panel puller

@Dakota2581 5 лет назад

You just saved me $300 to have someone else replace it

@t-roy2418 6 лет назад

What kind of tires do you have on the RAM?

@PhatPharmacist 6 лет назад

They are the Falken Wildpeak A/T 275/60R20. Have about 30k miles on them now, and been great so far. Have done great on mild off road trips, beach trip, and good in the rain. There are lots of options out there, but for me they are a great value, I would buy again.

@turboboy0 5 лет назад

those are nice but the YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER G015 is what I prefer. check them out.

@yaboi6210 2 года назад

Does it throw the alignment of the headlights off?

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

No, original headlight alignment is maintained.

@davidbautista7748 4 года назад

What kind of tires you have on your truck

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

David Bautista They are the Falken Wildpeak A/T 275/60R20

@kingmx06 5 лет назад

Hey I have the same truck, replaced my bulbs and sometimes they come on, sometimes it's just one. I'll have to hit the headlights lightly to get them to come on. Did you have that problem?

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

TreySkillz no, didn’t have that problem. Kinda odd that after a light tap it works again for ya, maybe there is a loose connection or some corrosion on plug, hard to say.

@normangettys76 5 лет назад

My brother had that issue on his 2009, turned out to be a bad wire on the plug

@turboboy0 5 лет назад

it could be the tiny filament inside the bulb is broken and makes contact intermittently.

@shawnbond1975 4 года назад

I'm having the same problem now. It is the wiring/connector for certain. It turns out that's a common problem with Rams. It makes me wonder if my bulbs were actually burned out the first time I replaced them.

@rickguenther2433 5 лет назад

Just looked under the hood of my 1500 & thought, how the hell am I supposed to get access to change the bulb? So, thanks for posting this video but I can't believe what a hassle this is. I don't know what the manufacturer was thinking, totally ridiculous.

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Rick Guenther I agree. It’s like they figure out best way to assemble it but good luck working on it once put together

@kaybrown5637 3 года назад

I did everything step by step and was doing fine until it was time to take the actual headlight out. It was loose, but wouild not pry out. I spent an hour trying to get the headlight out, but just had an epic fail. :-(

@MauvaisPasse 3 года назад

What a work only for a light bulb 🙄 next you gotta dissemble the whole engin to change oil 😂! Ill go to my garagist for that

@brianm5563 2 года назад

Great video.. But the Ram 1500 headlight setup is the worst I've ever seen in my life. This is absolutely abysmal design.

@brentboychuk9282 Год назад

Sorry I do not want to step on your toes and feel free to delete this, I'm just trying to inform you of a better way to teach people. If you have a newer Truck like 2018 to 2019 do not pull the drill off if you bust the tabs off that help hold the grill in place you will lose your warrantee on that, the bolts on even this model is accusable without removing the grill. you just need a 12" extension for the bottom bolt and a wrench for the top bolt. once bolts are removed then it is simple to pull the headlight out starting and pivot it out from the fender side. This is how I have been doing it at work ever since dodge mechanical rep taught us how.

@adrianmejia5686 2 года назад

Thanks now I can fucking show this to my dad since he won't let me just do it in peace rather he likes to tamper with shit until he breaks something else

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

Yeah, be nice if he don’t break the clips

@adrianmejia5686 2 года назад

@@PhatPharmacist should I be worried about that or should I get him that tool u were using to remove them carefully

@PhatPharmacist 2 года назад

@@adrianmejia5686 id recommended the tool, it’s cheap and can find at Walmart or parts store like autozone. Good to have in the tool box for future projects too. Clips can be tricky to find these days if they get broken.

@adrianmejia5686 2 года назад

@@PhatPharmacist thanks partner

@Locallyhated504 11 месяцев назад

I’m sorry I mean I don’t see why you had to take the grill off because it had a deadman didn’t even take the parking girl off the top the head lights out easy and that was it

@ronthemogul Год назад

Dodge made this unnecessarily difficult

@joshthomas5390 3 года назад

Who else just pulls up on the plastic clips by hand😂

@andrewjackman8926 5 лет назад

You spent the first two minutes bragging. Good job

@PhatPharmacist 5 лет назад

Andrew Jackman yeah well, I worked hard for it, first job was McDonalds, so now I do what I want. When you become a millionaire you can brag too. 👍

@PhatPharmacist 4 года назад

harley busa well, guess it’s easy to see there is nothing in my house worth risking your life for.

@gone9677 3 года назад

@@harleybusa8528 lol

@terrestrialtrajectory 3 года назад

@@PhatPharmacist flexing on poor's is always awesome

@ryansummers5685 4 года назад

This is so excessive to replace a bulb

@CanabisRevolution 3 года назад

I thought this was about a dodge truck

@Skorpion-1-5 Год назад

american engineering at its best!!! WTF!! you should be able to change a light bulb on the side of the road on the spot for safety.. this is designed to take it to the shop and spend $$$$