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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 GMC Canyon and 2009 Chevrolet Colorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: 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.
  1. Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  3. Remove the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts that retain the headlamp.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Park Lamp, High Beam Headlamp, Low Beam Headlamp, & Front Side Marker Bulb
    GM1386214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Push and rotate the park lamp (1), high beam headlamp (2), low beam headlamp (3), or the DRL, Park and turn signal, and front side marker bulb (4) 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to remove the bulb, if needed.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.