How to Replace a 2001 Chevy Tahoe's Fog Light

In 1983, Chevrolet released the mid-sized S-10 Blazer to complement its full-sized Blazer offering. In 1995, Chevrolet dropped the "S-10" designation from the mid-sized Blazer and changed the full-sized Blazer's name to "Tahoe." The 2001 Tahoe came standard with a 4.8-liter V-8 that produced 275 horsepower, or an optional 5.3-liter engine that cranked out 285 horsepower. The 2001 Tahoe also offered optional, bumper-mounted fog lights. Replacing the optional fog lights on the 2001 Tahoe is a task that most do-it-yourself mechanics can perform.

Instructions

1

Raise the front of the Tahoe with a floor jack and slide jack stands under the frame rails. Lower the Tahoe until only the jack stands support its weight.

2

Crawl beneath the front of the Tahoe, under the broken fog light. Disconnect the wiring harness by pulling up on the locking tab and pulling the harness away from the fog light.

3

Remove the two bolts on top of the fog light assembly, using a ratchet and 10-mm socket. Push the fog light assembly forward slightly and pull it downward and out of the Tahoe.

4

Set the new fog light assembly and old fog light assembly back-to-back, to compare the aiming of the new assembly to the old one. Tighten or loosen the thumb nut at the bottom of the new fog light assembly until the wiring harness receptacle lines up with the receptacle on the old assembly.

5

Set the new fog light assembly in place on the Tahoe and tighten the two bolts with a ratchet and 10-mm socket.

6

Plug the wiring harness into the receptacle on the rear of the new fog light assembly. Listen for the tab to snap into its locking position.

7

Raise the Tahoe from the jack stands, using a floor jack, and remove the jack stands. Lower the Tahoe to the ground.