Headlamp Bracket Replacement Pontiac

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the screws (9) from the rear of the headlamp door.
3. Remove the manual crank cover (4) and manually raise the headlamp doors.
4. Remove the screws (6) from the headlamp bezel (7) and remove the bezel.
5. Remove the headlamp door front screws (8) and remove the door.
6. Remove the bolts (6) from the attaching headlamp bracket.
7. Remove the bolts (1) from the center impact bar support.
8. Reposition the center impact bar (2) and partially remove the headlamp assembly.
9. Disconnect the electrical connection (3) from the headlamp assembly and remove the headlamp assembly.

1. Connect the electrical connection (3) to the headlamp assembly.
2. Reposition the center impact bar (2) and install the headlamp assembly.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the bolts to the center impact bar support (2).

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp bracket bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

4. Install the bolts to the attaching headlamp bracket (5).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts from the bracket brace to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

5. Install the headlamp door and install the headlamp door front screws (8).
6. Install the headlamp bezel (7) and install the bezel screws (6).
7. Manually lower the crank cover (4).
8. Install the screws to the rear of the headlight door (9).
9. Verify the headlamp alignment and projection.
10. Verify the headlamp door operation.
11. Close the hood.

Headlamp Bracket Replacement Chevrolet

1. Open the hood.
2. Disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
3. Disconnect the electrical connections to the headlamps.



4. Remove the headlamp bracket bolts (3,5,6), the bracket nut (2), and the headlamp bracket brace (4) from the headlamp bracket (7).
5. Remove the headlamp bracket (7) from the mounting bracket studs (1).

1. Install the headlamp bracket (7) to the vehicle radiator support (1).

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the headlamp bracket bolts (3,5,6), the bracket nut (2), and the headlamp bracket brace (4) to the headlamp bracket (7).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts and the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Connect the electrical connection to the headlamps.
4. Connect the battery. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
5. Close the hood.
6. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Install the front bumper support and the support bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

8. Install the front fascia bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.
9. Verify the headlamp alignment and projection.