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Removal Procedure

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CAUTION: Refer to HALOGEN BULB CAUTION in Cautions and Notices.
NOTE: Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.
IMPORTANT: Verify what bulb needs replacement prior to bulb removal.
  1. Turn wheels to gain access to the headlamp door access cover in the wheelhouse liner.
    2. Fig 1: View of Headlamp Door Access Cover Fastener
    GM1247731Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the headlamp door access cover fastener.
    3. Fig 2: View of Headlamp Door Access Cover
    GM1247733Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the headlamp door access cover from the vehicle.
    4. Fig 3: View of Headlamp Electrical Connector
    GM1247735Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector from the bulb.
  5. Turn bulb counterclockwise 1/4 turn to release the bulb.
    6. Fig 4: View of Bulb
    GM1247738Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bulb from the vehicle.
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