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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the hood close-out filler panel. Refer to Hood Close Out Filler Replacement in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the bolts from the headlamp bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Headlamp Bracket Bolts (Pontiac)
    GM836791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body to access the electrical connectors.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp bulb/socket, if necessary.
    Fig 2: Identifying Headlamp Bulb/Socket Electrical Connectors (Pontiac)
    GM836795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.
  7. Rotate the bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly, if necessary.
    Fig 3: Removing Headlamp Bulb (Pontiac)
    GM840612Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.