Headlamp: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the radiator air baffle.
3. Apply light pressure to the headlamp lens to hold the headlamp in place while removing the retainers.
4. Lift up the headlamp retainers to release the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
5. Remove the headlamp from the slots in the upper fascia support.




6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
7. Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.




8. Remove the rubber access cover from the headlamp.




9. Remove the bulb/socket from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.




10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb/socket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb/socket.




2. Install the bulb/socket to the headlamp by rotating clockwise.




3. Install the rubber access cover to the headlamp.




4. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.




5. Position the headlamp to the upper fascia support.
6. Push the headlamp retainers down until fully seated.
7. Install the radiator air baffle.
8. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Impala) Headlamp Aiming (Monte Carlo) .
9. Close the hood.