Headlamp Capsule Replacement (TT6, TT7, TT8)

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Capsule (TT6, TT7, TT8)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system. WARNING: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns: Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter. Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly. Preliminary Procedure Open and support the hood. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement . Remove the front compartment side sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement . Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector at the base of the headlamp assembly.
1	Headlamp Assembly Screw (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Headlamp Capsule Assembly WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning . Procedure Carefully move the headlamp capsule assembly upward and outward in order to remove. Remove and transfer both headlamp bulb accessory covers and gaskets. Disconnect the electrical connectors. Remove and transfer the headlamp ignitor bulb. Remove and transfer the daytime running lamp (DRL) bulb. Disengage the park turn signal lamp socket. Remove and transfer the park turn signal lamp bulb.

Callout

Component Name

WARNING:

The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

WARNING:

The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:

Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.

Preliminary Procedure

Open and support the hood.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
Remove the front compartment side sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement .
Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector at the base of the headlamp assembly.

Headlamp Assembly Screw (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten
6 N.m (53 lb in)

Headlamp Capsule Assembly

WARNING:

Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .

Procedure

Carefully move the headlamp capsule assembly upward and outward in order to remove.
Remove and transfer both headlamp bulb accessory covers and gaskets.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove and transfer the headlamp ignitor bulb.
Remove and transfer the daytime running lamp (DRL) bulb.
Disengage the park turn signal lamp socket.
Remove and transfer the park turn signal lamp bulb.