Headlamp Replacement (Yukon)

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Fig 1: View Of Headlamp Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the 2 forward wheelhouse liner screws. Remove the 2 washer container push pins. Open the hood. Remove the 6 upper fascia bolts right to the hood latch mechanism. Remove the lower rear fascia bolt from the support bracket. Loosen the 2 fascia to fender bolts from under the 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. Loosen the lower outboard attachment bolts. Remove the 2 upper headlamp bolts. Grasp the headlamp at the upper inboard and lower outboard side and pull the headlamp forward to disengage the locating tab. Pull the outboard side of the headlamp forward until the 2 locating pins disengage from the radiator support. Disconnect the forward lamp harness connector.
1	Headlamp Bolt (Qty: 2) NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tip: Secure the headlamp using the sequence as listed. Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Headlamp Bolt Tip: Loosen the lower outer fender bolt but do not remove. Tighten: 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3	Headlamp Assembly Tip: Upon assembly, align the 2 outer locating pins and one inner alignment tab to the radiator support prior to applying pressure to the lamp in order to seat the lamp.