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Headlamp Bulb Replacement Oldsmobile

Removal Procedure


Object Number: 281563  Size: SH
    • For the low beam (right side), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the MaxiFuse® center cover.
        2. Remove the low beam socket from the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        3. Turn the socket counterclockwise in order to remove the socket.
        4. Disconnect the connector (1) from the bulb.
    • For the low beam (left side), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the air cleaner.
        2. Remove the low beam socket from the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        3. Turn the socket counterclockwise in order to remove the socket.
        4. Disconnect the connector (1) from the bulb.
    • For the high beam (both sides), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the sockets by reaching through the opening at the top of the headlamp assembly.
        2. Turn the sockets counterclockwise in order to remove the socket.

Installation Procedure


Object Number: 281563  Size: SH
    • For the low beam (right side), perform the following steps:
        1. Connect the connector (1) to the bulb.
        2. Turn the socket clockwise in order to retain the socket.
        3. Install the low beam socket into the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        4. Install the MaxiFuse® center cover.
    • For the low beam (left side), perform the following steps:
        1. Connect the connector (1) to the bulb.
        2. Turn the socket clockwise in order to retain the socket.
        3. Install the low beam socket to the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        4. Install the air cleaner.
    • For the high beam (both sides), perform the following steps:
        1. Install the sockets by reaching through the opening at the top of the headlamp assembly.
        2. Turn the sockets clockwise.

Headlamp Bulb Replacement Buick

Removal Procedure


Object Number: 281564  Size: SH
    • For the low beam (right side), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the low beam socket from the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        2. Turn the socket counterclockwise in order to remove the socket.
        3. Disconnect the connector (1) from the bulb.
    • For the low beam (left side), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the air cleaner.
        2. Remove the low beam socket from the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        3. Turn the socket counterclockwise in order to remove the socket.
        4. Disconnect the connector (1) from the bulb.
    • For the high beam (both sides), perform the following steps:
        1. Remove the 2 headlamp mounting bolts (2) at the inboard edge of the headlamp in order to allow access to the high beam sockets.
        2. Remove the sockets by reaching through the opening at the top of the headlamp assembly.
        3. Turn the sockets counterclockwise.

Installation Procedure


Object Number: 281564  Size: SH
    • For the low beam (right side), perform the following steps:
        1. Connect the connector (1) to the bulb.
        2. Turn the socket clockwise in order to install the socket.
        3. Install the low beam socket into the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
    • For the low beam (left side), perform the following steps:
        1. Connect the connector (1) to the bulb.
        2. Turn the socket clockwise in order to install the socket.
        3. Install the low beam socket to the headlamp through the engine compartment behind the upper tie bar.
        4. Install the air cleaner.
    • For the high beam (both sides), perform the following steps:
        1. Install the sockets by reaching through the opening at the top of the headlamp assembly.
        2. Turn the sockets clockwise in order to retain the sockets.
        3. Install the 2 headlamp mounting bolts (2) at the inboard edge of the headlamp.