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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Headlamp Bulb/Socket Electrical Connectors
    GM64682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the headlamp bulb/sockets to the headlamp capsule.
  2. Connect the headlamp bulb/socket electrical connectors.
  3. Position the headlamp capsule to the headlamp pivot and adjustment bracket.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the headlamp capsule retaining screws.

    Tighten:  Tighten the headlamp capsule retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  6. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
  7. Fig 2: RH Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector To Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
    GM64644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  9. Remove any protective tape applied during the removal procedure.
  10. Fig 3: Headlamp Actuator Knob Cover
    GM777768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
  12. Install the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
  13. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Visual Method)  or Headlamp Aiming (Export, LH Rule of the Road)  or Headlamp Aiming (Export, RH Rule of the Road) .
  14. Close the hood.