Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Cadillac DeVille. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Do not push too hard while connecting the electrical connector or you could push the connector through the headlamp housing.

Connect the headlamp electrical connector.
Place the headlamp over the lower rail stud.

Fig 1: View Of Headlamp Lower Rail Bolt

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Position the outboard portion of the headlamp in order to align the nylon grommet with the headlamp mounting bracket.
Press the headlamp rearward in order to engage the nylon grommet with the headlamp mounting bracket.

Fig 2: View Of Headlamp Nylon Grommet

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NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolt that retains the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the mounting bolt to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 3: View Of Headlamp Lower Rail Bolt

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Install the bolts (1) that retain the headlamp to the headlamp mounting bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the headlamp mounting bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

Fig 4: View Of Headlamp Mounting Bracket Bolts

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Install the upper filler panel. Refer to Filler Panel Replacement - Upper in Body Front End.
Close the hood.