GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

To replace a headlamp bulb, do the following:


    Object Number: 808386  Size: A2
  1. Remove all of the push-pins that hold the filler panel cover in place by pressing in the center of each pin and then pulling up on the outer circle.

  2. Object Number: 808217  Size: B3
  3. Remove the two bolts at the top of the headlamp assembly.
  4. Loosen the bolt at the bottom of the headlamp assembly.

  5. Object Number: 807892  Size: B3
  6. Use a tool to help pry the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle.

  7. Object Number: 807907  Size: B3
  8. Firmly grasp the outboard side of the headlamp assembly with both hands and pull hard enough so that the whole assembly separates from the vehicle.

  9. Object Number: 807896  Size: A3
  10. Remove the bulb socket dust cover.

  11. Object Number: 808101  Size: A3
  12. Turn the headlamp housing socket counterclockwise to unlock the socket from the lamp housing.

  13. Object Number: 831356  Size: A3
  14. Pull the old bulb out of the socket.
  15. Install the new bulb into the socket. Make sure that the bulb is locked in firmly.
  16. Reinstall the headlamp housing socket into the headlamp assembly.
  17. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by reversing Steps 2 through 6.

To reinstall the filler panel, do the following:

  1. Place the filler panel in the correct location.
  2. Reset each push-pin by holding each by the outer circle while pushing up on the pin assembly from below. The center portion of the push-pin should now be above the outer circle.
  3. After placing each push-pin into the opening, press down on the outer circle until it is seated against the surface of the filler panel.
  4. Lock each push-pin in place by pressing the center of each down until it is level with the outer circle. Use care not to press down so far that the push-pin releases again.