GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 182389  Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Apply light pressure to the headlamp lens to hold the headlamp in place while removing the retainers.
  3. Lift up the headlamp retainers to release, then remove the retainers.
  4. Remove the headlamp mounting tabs from the slots in the upper fascia support and the fender reinforcement.

  5. Object Number: 182398  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
  7. Remove the headlamp.

  8. Object Number: 623845  Size: SH
  9. Remove the rubber access cover(s) from behind the headlamp bulb(s) to be replaced.

  10. Object Number: 623839  Size: SH
  11. Rotate the headlamp bulb base counterclockwise to release.
  12. Remove the headlamp bulb from the headlamp.

  13. Object Number: 623948  Size: SH
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 623948  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb.

  2. Object Number: 623839  Size: SH
  3. Install the headlamp bulb to the headlamp.
  4. Rotate the headlamp bulb base clockwise to secure.

  5. Object Number: 623845  Size: SH
  6. Install the rubber access cover(s) to the headlamp.

  7. Object Number: 182398  Size: SH
  8. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.

  9. Object Number: 182389  Size: SH
  10. Position the headlamp mounting tabs to the slots in the upper fascia support and the fender reinforcement.
  11. Apply light pressure to the headlamp lens to hold the headlamp in place while installing the retainers.
  12. Align the headlamp retainers over the headlamp mounting tabs, then press the retainers down until fully seated.
  13. Inspect the headlamp for proper fit.
  14. Close the hood.
  15. Check the headlamp aim, If a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .