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Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Headlamp Bulb Electrical Connector
    GM623948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the headlamp bulb into the socket, if required.

    Press into place until fully seated.

    2. Fig 2: Locating Headlamp Bulb
    GM623839Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the headlamp bulb to the socket, turning clockwise.
    3. Fig 3: Rubber Access Cover At Headlamp
    GM623845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the rubber access cover to the headlamp for the bulb you are replacing, if required.
    4. Fig 4: Identifying Headlamp Electrical Connector
    GM621268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.
    5. Fig 5: Proper Routing Of Headlamp Electrical Connector
    GM623860Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: The headlamp electrical connector must be positioned into the upper fascia support panel for proper seating of the headlamp.
  5. Position the headlamp electrical connector into the access hole in the upper fascia support.
    6. Fig 6: Identifying Headlamp Electrical Connector
    GM621268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Position the headlamp vertical retainer into the slot.
  7. Position the headlamp retainer through hole in the upper fascia support.
  8. Position the headlamp ball studs into the grommet retainers.
    9. Fig 7: View Of Headlamp In Front Bumper Fascia
    GM623995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Position the headlamp rubber outer seal to properly fit into the front bumper fascia.
  10. Press the headlamp into place until fully seated.
  11. Inspect the headlamp for proper fit.
    12. Fig 8: View Of Headlamp Retainer
    GM621251Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the headlamp vertical retainer, by sliding downward until fully seated.
  13. 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) .
  14. Close the hood.
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