Removal Procedure
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CAUTION:
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.
NOTE:
When removing or replacing the arc tube, the arc tube must not contact the side of the headlamp housing or the bulb shield. Damage to the arc tube may result.
- Remove the front grille. Refer to GRILLE REPLACEMENT (CADILLAC) or GRILLE REPLACEMENT (AVALANCHE) in EXTERIOR TRIM .
- Remove the headlamp retainer pins.
- Pull out the headlamp assembly in order to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the rubber cups to gain access to the headlamp bulbs.
- Remove the bulbs.