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For 1990-2009 cars only

Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement GT

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1228437  Size: SH
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Lift upward on the headlamp retainer (1).

  3. Object Number: 1228446  Size: SH
  4. Pull the headlamp assembly outward enough to release the headlamp assembly from the upper fascia support.
  5. Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body to access the electrical connector.

  6. Object Number: 1228508  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
  8. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
  9. Caution: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in the Preface section.

  10. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp, by turning counterclockwise.
  11. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1228508  Size: SH
  1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.
  2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp, by turning clockwise.
  3. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.

  5. Object Number: 1228446  Size: SH
  6. Position the headlamp assembly to the upper fascia support.
  7. Align the headlamp tabs to the upper fascia support.
  8. Press the headlamp assembly inward to engage the tabs.


    Object Number: 1228437  Size: SH
  9. Press downward to engage the headlamp retainer (1).
  10. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
  11. Close the hood.