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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 1998 🢒 Firebird 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Headlamp Housing Panel Replacement

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

    2. Object Number: 318891 Size: MH
  2. Remove the headlamp housing panel bracket bolt/screws (3) from the pivot support brackets and headlamp housing panel bracket (1).
  3. Remove the headlamp housing panel bolts/screws (5) from the headlamp housing panel (4).
  4. Slide the headlamp housing panel (4) slightly out in order to gain access to the headlamp electrical connectors.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the headlamp housing panel (4).

    7. Object Number: 318894 Size: MH
  7. Remove the following components:
    8. 7.1. The headlamp housing panel support bolts/screws (4)
    7.2. The panel supports (5)

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 318894 Size: MH
  1. Install the headlamp housing panel supports (5).

    2. 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 panel support bolts/screws (4).

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the panel support bolts/screws (4) to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the headlamp housing panel (6).

    4. Object Number: 318891 Size: MH
  4. Slide the headlamp housing panel (4) slightly out in order to gain access to the headlamp electrical connectors.
  5. Connect the electrical connectors.
  6. Install the headlamp housing panel bolts/screws (5) to the headlamp housing panel (4).

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp housing panel bolts/screws (5) to 8 N·m (71 lb in).

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

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

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