Headlamp Replacement

Fig 1: Headlamp Assembly & Bolts

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 or reposition the front compartment side sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement . NOTE: Use care not to damage the fender with the headlamp removed from the vehicle.
1	Headlamp Assembly Bolt (Qty: 4) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . NOTE: Use tighten sequence as illustrated. Tighten 2.5 (22 lb in)
2	Headlamp Assembly NOTE: Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector at the top of the headlamp assembly. Carefully move the headlamp assembly upward and outward in order to remove.

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 or reposition the front compartment side sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .

NOTE:

Use care not to damage the fender with the headlamp removed from the vehicle.

Headlamp Assembly Bolt (Qty: 4)

CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .

NOTE:

Use tighten sequence as illustrated.

Tighten
2.5 (22 lb in)

Headlamp Assembly

NOTE:

Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector at the top of the headlamp assembly. Carefully move the headlamp assembly upward and outward in order to remove.