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.
Remove the thumb screw from the back of the headlamp.
Release the headlamp retainer by lifting up.

Fig 1: Headlamp Assembly Or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (1 Of 5)
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Pull the headlamp straight forward, to release the ball stud from the grommet.
Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.

Fig 2: Headlamp Assembly Or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (2 Of 5)
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Remove the bulb(s) from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.

Fig 3: Headlamp Assembly Or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (3 Of 5)
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Release the headlamp trim tabs from the headlamp, if required.

Fig 4: Headlamp Assembly Or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (4 Of 5)
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Remove the headlamp trim from the headlamp, pulling to release the adhesive tape.
Clean adhesive from the headlamp trim and headlamp using 3M™ adhesive remover P/N 8984, or equivalent.

Fig 5: Headlamp Assembly Or Headlamp Bulb Removal - Rendezvous (5 Of 5)
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