Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to HALOGEN BULB CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.

Raise the hood.
Remove the headlamp assembly bolts from the upper fascia support.

Fig 1: Removing Headlamp Assembly Bolts From Upper Fascia Support
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Slide the headlamp assembly outward enough to release the headlamp bracket tabs from the slots (1) in the upper fascia support.
Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body to access the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Releasing Headlamp Bracket Tabs From Slots In Upper Fascia Support
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Headlamp Assembly
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Headlamp Bulb/Socket
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Remove the headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring from the headlamp, by turning counterclockwise.

Fig 5: Removing Headlamp Bulb/Socket Retainer Ring From Headlamp
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Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp assembly.

Fig 6: Removing Headlamp Bulb/Socket From Headlamp Assembly
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