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Installation Procedure

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  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.
    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  4. Install the headlamp capsule retaining screws.

    Tighten 

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

  5. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to HEADLAMP BEZEL REPLACEMENT .
    Fig 1: Installing Headlamp Bulb/Sockets To Headlamp Capsule
    G01453306Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  7. Remove any protective tape applied during the removal procedure.
    Fig 2: Connecting Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector
    G01453307Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
  9. Install the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
  10. 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) .
  11. Close the hood.
    Fig 3: Headlamp Motor/Actuator Knob Cover
    G01453308Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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