Removal Procedure

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

Open the hood.

Fig 1: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (1 Of 7)
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Disconnect the headlamp retainer, by pulling up.
Pull the headlamp from the lower center corner, in order to release the ball studs from the grommet retainers.

Fig 2: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (2 Of 7)
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Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.

Fig 3: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (3 Of 7)
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Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.

Fig 4: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (4 Of 7)
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Remove the rubber access cover from the headlamp for the bulb you are replacing, if required.

Fig 5: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (5 Of 7)
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Remove the headlamp bulb from the socket, turning counterclockwise.

Fig 6: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (6 Of 7)
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Remove the headlamp bulb from the socket, if required.

Fig 7: Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Aztek (7 Of 7)
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