GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2005 🢒 DeVille 🢒 Body 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.

    3. Object Number: 459253 Size: SH
  3. Remove the bolts (1) retaining the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket.

    4. Object Number: 468242 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolt retaining the headlamp to the lower rail.

    5. Object Number: 459355 Size: SH
  5. Pull the headlamp forward and rotate upward order to disengage the nylon grommet at the outboard edge of the headlamp. A firm pull may be required.
  6. Disconnect the headlamp connector.
  7. Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Do not push too hard while connecting the electrical connector or you could push the connector through the headlamp housing.

  1. Connect the headlamp electrical connector.

    2. Object Number: 468242 Size: SH
  2. Place the headlamp over the lower rail stud.

    3. Object Number: 459355 Size: SH
  3. Position the outboard portion of the headlamp in order to align the nylon grommet with the headlamp mounting bracket.
  4. Press the headlamp rearward in order to engage the nylon grommet with the headlamp mounting bracket.

    5. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 468242 Size: SH
  5. Install the bolt that retains the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the mounting bolt to 6 N·m (53 lb in).


    Object Number: 459253 Size: SH
  6. Install the bolts (1) that retain the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp mounting bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  7. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
  8. Close the hood.