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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Systems 🢒 Lighting 🢒 Headlamp Bracket Replacement

Installation Procedure

    Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  2. Remove the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
  3. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  4. Remove the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement .

    5. Object Number: 2032726 Size: SH
  5. Cut the headlamp assembly retaining brackets (1) along the broken line (A) as shown.
  6. Discard the remaining end of the headlamp assembly retaining brackets (1).

    7. Object Number: 2032727 Size: SH
  7. Install the headlamp bracket (1) to the headlamp assembly (3).

    8. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  8. Install the headlamp bracket to headlamp assembly retaining screws (2).

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 1 N·m (9 lb in).


    Object Number: 2032728 Size: SH
  9. Install the headlamp assembly (4) to the front end module (1).

    10. Important: Replace the upper headlamp retaining bolts (2).

  10. Install the NEW headlamp assembly to front end module upper retaining washers (3) and bolts (2).

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  11. Install the headlamp assembly to front end module lower retaining bolts (5).

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).


    Object Number: 2032729 Size: SH

    Important: Make sure the headlamp assembly electrical connector locking tab (2) is correctly engaged. Failure to do so may cause an inoperative headlamp assembly.

  12. Connect the headlamp assembly electrical connector (1).

    13. Object Number: 2032730 Size: SH
  13. Install the headlamp bracket (3) to the front end module (1).
  14. Install the headlamp bracket to front end module retaining bolts (2).

    15. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  15. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  16. Install the radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
  17. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
  18. Check all vehicle lights for correct operation.
  19. Adjust the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .