Headlamp Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Headlamp Replacement

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
1	Front Headlamp Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2) CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in) Procedure Remove the two upper headlamp bolts from the upper tie bar and front fender bracket. Pull the lamp forward until the lamp disengages from the lower bracket. Push the lower inside corner of the headlamp inboard until the outer lens releases from under the outer fender flange. Rock the headlamp composite side to side and pull outward. Aim the headlamps after replacement. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
2	Headlamp Assembly Tip: Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
3	J Nut (Qty: 3)

Callout

Component Name

Front Headlamp Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2)

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Procedure

Remove the two upper headlamp bolts from the upper tie bar and front fender bracket.
Pull the lamp forward until the lamp disengages from the lower bracket.
Push the lower inside corner of the headlamp inboard until the outer lens releases from under the outer fender flange.
Rock the headlamp composite side to side and pull outward.
Aim the headlamps after replacement. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .

Headlamp Assembly
Tip: Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.

J Nut (Qty: 3)