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Headlamp Capsule Replacement

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Fig 1: Headlamp Capsule
GM1614737Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Callout Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Standard) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (SS) .
  3. Disconnect the headlamp bulbs electrical connectors.
1 Lower Mounting Panel Bolts/Screw (Qty: 2)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tip: 
  • The lower tab on the headlamp composite locks into the front end mounting panel.
  • Release the tab prior to lifting the headlamp capsule from the mounting panel.

Tighten:  4.5 N.m (40 lb in)

2 Locating Pin (Qty: 2)
3 Upper Headlamp Mounting Tab (Qty: 2)
Tip:  Upon reassembly of the headlamp capsule to the mounting panel, slide the tabs on the capsule up inside the locator holes then position the capsule downward.
4 Headlamp and Front End Mounting Panel
5 Headlamp Capsule Assembly
Tip:  Aim the headlamps after installation of a new capsule assembly. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .