Headlamp Replacement (Escalade PLATINUM)

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Fig 1: View Of Headlamp Assembly & Components

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedures Remove the 2 forward wheelhouse liner screws. Remove the 3 washer container push pins. Open the hood. Through the wheelhouse opening, loosen the lower headlamp bolt (1) but do not remove. Remove the 2 upper headlamp bolts. Grasp the headlamp at the upper inboard and lower outboard side and pull the headlamp forward to disengage from the lower radiator support bracket. Pull the outboard side of the headlamp forward until the locating pins disengage from the radiator support. Disconnect the forward lamp electrical harness connector from the headlamp control module.
1	Headlamp Lower Screw CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
2	Headlamp Screw (Qty: 2) Tighten 6 N.m (53 lb in)
3	Headlamp Support Bracket TIP: Pull to release the headlamp tab from the bracket on the radiator support.
4	Forward Lamp Harness Electrical Connector
5	Headlamp Assembly TIP: The headlamp assembly is light emitting diode (LED). The only part serviceable is the ELC module, transfer the module as needed upon headlamp replacement.