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Headlamp Assembly Replacement

Headlamp (Chevrolet):






CAUTION: Refer to Service Precautions.

Remove or Disconnect
1. Radiator air side baffle from radiator air upper baffle.
2. Upper fascia push-in retainer.
3. Thumbscrews from upper headlamp.
4. Headlamp, while pulling back fascia horn, slide headlamp inboard to disengage upper and lower outboard tabs.
5. Electrical connectors.
6. Headlamp from vehicle.
7. Socket and bulb from headlamp.

Install or Connect

NOTICE: Refer to Service Precautions.

1. Socket and bulb to headlamp.
Important
^ Route electrical connectors and harness between headlamp and mounting bracket. The park/turn signal bulb, connector and harness do not go through the bracket.
2. Electrical connectors.
Important
^ The park/turn signal bulb, connector and harness do not go through the bracket.
3. Headlamp to vehicle.
^ While pulling back fascia horn, slide headlamp outboard to engage upper and lower outboard tabs.
4. Rotate headlamp into bracket and insert inboard tabs.

Important
^ Leave approximately a 6 mm (1/4 inch) gap between fender and headlamp.

5. Thumbscrews to upper headlamp.

Tighten
^ Thumbscrews to 3.5 N.m (31 lb. in.).

6. Upper fascia push-in retainer.
7. Radiator air side baffle to radiator air upper baffle.

Adjust
^ Headlamp aim.