GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Driver's Side

To replace the driver's side headlamp bulbs, first do the following:

  1. Open the hood. See Hood Release for more information.

  2. Object Number: 1545257  Size: B3
  3. Remove the five screws in the radiator cover.
  4. Unclip and remove the radiator cover.
  5. A hole is provided in the air intake duct so that the bulbs can be accessed for replacement.

After following the procedure to replace the bulbs, clip the radiator cover to the radiator fan shroud and reinstall the five screws.

Passenger's Side

To replace the passenger's side headlamp bulbs, first do the following:

  1. Open the hood. See Hood Release for more information.
  2. Disconnect the battery clamp.
  3. Remove the battery retaining plate and slide the battery out of the way toward the rear of the vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the battery terminals. If your vehicle is equipped with a larger battery, it must be completely removed from the vehicle.

After following the procedure to replace the bulbs, reinstall and reconnect the battery.

  1. Access the bulbs by following the previous instructions for either the driver's side or passenger's side of the vehicle.

  2. Object Number: 987250  Size: A2

    Turn the dust caps counterclockwise and remove from the rear of the headlamp assembly to gain access to the bulb.

  3. Remove the wiring harness connector by squeezing the two tabs on the connector and pulling the connector down.

  4. Object Number: 987257  Size: A2

    Remove the old bulb by twisting the bulb counterclockwise.

  5. Install the new bulb. Take care not to touch the bulb.
  6. Reverse the steps to reinstall the headlamp assembly.