Headlamp Bracket Replacement Pontiac

1. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.



2. Remove the headlamp housing panel bracket bolt/screws (3) from the pivot support brackets and headlamp housing panel bracket (1).
3. Remove the following components:

3.1.	The headlamp housing panel bracket bolts/screws (2)

3.2.	The panel brackets (1)

4. Remove the following components:

4.1.	The headlamp housing panel bracket bolts/screws (6)

4.2.	The upper bracket (7)

1. Install the following components:

1.1.	The headlamp housing panel upper brackets (7)

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.

1.2.	The upper bracket bolts/screws (6)

Tighten
Tighten the upper bracket bolts/screws (6) to 10 N·m (89 lb in)

2. Install the following components:

2.1.	The headlamp housing panel bracket (1)

2.2.	The panel bracket bolts/screws (2)

Tighten
Tighten the panel bracket bolts/screws (2) to 5.5 N·m (49 lb in).

3. Install the headlamp housing panel bracket bolts/screws (5) to the headlamp housing panel (4).

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp housing panel bolts/screws (5) to 1.7 N·m (15 lb in).

4. Install the front fascia bumper. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement in Bumpers.

Headlamp Bracket Replacement Chevrolet

1. Open hood,install fender covers.
2. Disconnect battery.
3. Disconnect electrical connections to headlamps.



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

1. Install the headlamp bracket (7) to the vehicle radiator support (1).
2. Install the headlamp bracket bolts (3, 5, & 6), bracket nut (2), and the headlamp bracket brace (4) to the headlamp bracket (7).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts (3, 5, & 6) and nut (2) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

3. Connect electrical connection to headlamps.
4. Connect battery.
5. Remove fender covers and close hood.
6. Install the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement in Lighting Systems.
7. Install the front bumper support and 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 headlamp alignment and projection.