Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to HALOGEN BULB CAUTION .

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

Fig 1: Headlamp Assembly
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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: Headlamp Bracket Tab Slots
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.

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

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

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

Fig 6: Headlamp Bulb/Socket
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