Headlamp Replacement (Non HID)

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Fig 1: Headlamp Assembly (Non HID)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the 2 forward screws (1). Remove the 2 wheelhouse to washer container pushpins, LH only. Open the hood. Remove the underhood beauty pane, Cadillac only. Remove the 6 upper fascia/grille bolts all the way to latch. Remove the lower rear fascia bolt from the support bracket. Loosen the 2 fascia to fender bolts from the bottom of fascia. Pull the outboard end of the front fascia straight outboard until it disengages from the fender attachment bracket. Pull the fascia forward and downward to allow enough clearance to remove the headlamp assembly. Remove the cross-car lower outboard headlamp attachment bolt. Remove the 2 remaining upper headlamp attachment bolts. Loosen the cross-car lower outboard headlamps attachment bolts. Grasp the headlamp at the upper inboard and lower outboard corners and pull the lamp straight forward until it disengages from the snap feature. Pull the outboard side of the headlamp forward until the locating pins disengage from the fender. Rock and cam the headlamp out of the vehicle. Disconnect the electrical harness connector.
1	Headlamp Screw (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Headlamp Screw Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3	Headlamp Assembly Alignment Tab (Qty: 2) TIP: Pull to release the tabs on the back of the headlamp assembly.
4	Headlamp Assembly TIP: Disconnect the electrical connectors.