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For 1990-2009 cars only

Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Rendezvous

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
       • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
       • Properly dispose of the used bulb.
       • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the thumb screw from the back of the headlamp.

  3. Object Number: 761252  Size: SH
  4. Release the headlamp retainer by lifting up.

  5. Object Number: 755085  Size: SH
  6. Pull the headlamp straight forward, to release the ball stud from the grommet.
  7. Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.

  9. Object Number: 761255  Size: SH
  10. Remove the bulb(s) from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.

  11. Object Number: 761257  Size: SH
  12. Release the headlamp trim tabs from the headlamp, if required.

  13. Object Number: 761253  Size: SH
  14. Remove the headlamp trim from the headlamp, pulling to release the adhesive tape.
  15. Clean adhesive from the headlamp trim and headlamp using 3M™ adhesive remover P/N 8984, or equivalent.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 761253  Size: SH
  1. Install new adhesive tape 3M™ P/N 6382 or equivalent to the headlamp trim, if necessary.
  2. Position the headlamp trim to the headlamp, if removed.

  3. Object Number: 761257  Size: SH
  4. Install the headlamp trim to the headlamp, pressing until end tabs are fully seated.

  5. Object Number: 761255  Size: SH
  6. Install the headlamp bulb(s) to the headlamp by rotating clockwise.

  7. Object Number: 755085  Size: SH

    Important: The headlamp electrical connector must be positioned into the upper fascia support panel for proper seating of the headlamp.

  8. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.
  9. Position the headlamp to the upper fascia support.
  10. Press the headlamp into the upper fascia support until the ball stud is fully seated.

  11. Object Number: 761252  Size: SH
  12. Install the thumb screw to the rear of the headlamp.
  13. Engage the headlamp vertical retainer, by sliding downward until fully seated.
  14. Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area were made. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
  15. Close the hood.