GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Lumina 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 292539 Size: MH
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Lift the flap on the appropriate end of the radiator upper air deflector.
  3. Separate the radiator side air baffle from the upper air deflector.
  4. Remove the fastener retaining the upper edge of the front bumper fascia to the headlamp bracket.
  5. Remove the two bolts retaining the headlamp assembly to the headlamp bracket.
  6. Slide the headlamp assembly slightly inboard to release the outboard retaining tabs.
  7. Carefully pull the upper edge of the front bumper fascia away from the inboard edge of the headlamp assembly, just enough to aid in headlamp removal.
  8. Carefully remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp bracket.

    9. Object Number: 292541 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp bulbs.
  10. Rotate the park/turn signal lamp socket counterclockwise to release and remove.
  11. Remove the headlamp assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 292541 Size: SH
  1. Position the park/turn signal lamp socket to the headlamp assembly, then rotate the socket clockwise to secure.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors to the headlamp bulbs.

    3. Object Number: 292539 Size: MH
  3. Carefully pull the upper edge of the front bumper fascia away from the inboard edge location of the headlamp assembly, just enough to aid in headlamp installation.
  4. Carefully position the headlamp assembly to the headlamp bracket and align the outboard retaining tabs to the slots in the headlamp bracket.
  5. Slide the headlamp assembly outboard to secure the outboard retaining tabs.

    6. Leave a 6 mm (0.25 in) gap between the outboard edge of the headlamp and the fender.

    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.

  6. Install the two headlamp assembly to headlamp bracket retaining bolts.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp assembly to headlamp bracket retaining bolts to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).

  7. Install the front bumper fascia upper edge to headlamp bracket fastener.
  8. Position the radiator side air baffle to the upper air deflector.
  9. Close and secure the flap on the end of the radiator upper air deflector.
  10. Close the hood.
  11. Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp assembly was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets.
    12. • To check the aim of the headlamps using the screen method, refer to Headlamp Aiming .
    • To check the aim of the headlamps using the mechanical method, refer to Headlamp Aiming .