Headlamp Replacement. Pontiac Sun Runner - 2WD (Canada) 1998

For 1990-2009 cars

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

• | Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.

• | Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.

• | Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.

• | Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.

• | Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.

• | Properly dispose of the used bulb.

• | Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the grille from the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
3. Turn the lock ring (4) counterclockwise in order to remove the headlamp bulb (3) from the headlamp assembly (2).
4. Remove the 4 screws from the headlamp assembly (2).
5. Remove the headlamp assembly (2) from the vehicle.
6. Remove the park/turn lamb bulb socket (3) from the park/turn lamp housing.
7. Remove the following components from the headlamp assembly mounting bracket:

• | 2 screws

• | 1 nut

• | The headlamp assembly (8).

### Installation Procedure

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. Install the headlamp assembly (8) to the headlamp assembly mounting bracket. Secure the headlamp with the 2 screws and 1 nut.

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp assembly mounting bracket nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

2. Install the park/turn lamp bulb socket to the park/turn lamp housing.
3. Install the headlamp assembly to the vehicle. Secure the headlamp assembly with the 4 screws.
4. Install the headlamp bulb to the headlamp assembly.
5. Turn the lock ring clockwise in order to secure the headlamp bulb.
6. Install the grille to the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
7. Connect the negative battery cable.