Installation Procedure
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- Install the mounting bracket and the gasket on to the spot lamp outer tube shaft.
- Apply a small amount of RTV sealer GM P/N 12345336 or Canadian P/N 12346286 or equivalent to the screw holes on the windshield pillar.
- Install the mounting bracket, the gasket and the spot lamp outer tube shaft through the windshield pillar.
- Install the spot lamp mounting bracket screws and tighten to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
- Rotate the spot lamp to the upright position.
Point the spot lamp forward.
- Tighten the spot lamp mounting bracket set screw just enough in order to firmly hold the spot lamp in the upright position.
- Install the rubber grommet to the outer tube shaft.
- Install the spot lamp handle onto the outer tube shaft in the vertical down position until the handle bottoms out, and the flat detent on the outer tube shaft is exposed through the wedge key screw hole.
- Install the spot lamp wedge key screw and tighten to 7.5 N.m (66 lb in).
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the spot lamp wiring harness push-in retainer to the windshield garnish molding, pressing in until fully seated.
- Inspect the spot lamp for proper operation.
- The handle must rotate the spotlamp approximately 90 degrees about the spot lamp shaft axis from the parked position to the vertical position.
- The spot lamp head must rotate 360 degrees about its axis.
- The spot lamp must able to be turned ON/OFF independent of the ignition switch.
- If spot lamp adjustment and/or electrical diagnosis are required, refer to the following procedures.
- For spot lamp travel adjustment, refer to Spot Lamp Travel Adjustment (RPO 7X6, 7X7) .
- For electrical diagnosis, refer to Power Distribution Schematics .
NOTE:
This method of installation will stop the chance of any alignment and binding problems.
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .