Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Aztek and 2002 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install the headlamp bulb into the socket, if required.
Press into place until fully seated.

Fig 1: Installing Headlamp Bulb
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Install the headlamp bulb to the socket, turning clockwise.

Fig 2: Installing Headlamp Bulb To Socket
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Install the rubber access cover to the headlamp for the bulb you are replacing, if required.

Fig 3: Installing Headlamp Rubber Access Cover
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Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.

Fig 4: Connecting Headlamp Electrical Connector
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Important: The headlamp electrical connector must be positioned into the upper fascia support panel for proper seating of the headlamp.
Position the headlamp electrical connector into the access hole in the upper fascia support.

Fig 5: Positioning Headlamp Electrical Connector
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Position the headlamp vertical retainer into the slot.
Position the headlamp retainer through hole in the upper fascia support.
Position the headlamp ball studs into the grommet retainers.

Fig 6: Positioning Headlamp Ball Studs
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Position the headlamp rubber outer seal to properly fit into the front bumper fascia.
Press the headlamp into place until fully seated.
Inspect the headlamp for proper fit.

Fig 7: View Of Headlamp
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Install the headlamp vertical retainer, by sliding downward until fully seated.
Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area were made. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Aztek) or Headlamp Aiming (Rendezvous) .
Close the hood.

Fig 8: Installing Headlamp Vertical Retainer
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