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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2001 🢒 Grand Prix 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Lighting Systems 🢒 Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
       • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
       • Properly dispose of the used bulb.
       • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.


    Object Number: 312989 Size: SH
  1. Raise the hood.
  2. Remove the headlamp assembly bolts from the upper fascia support.

    3. Object Number: 574555 Size: SH
  3. Slide the headlamp assembly outward enough to release the headlamp bracket tabs from the slots (1) in the upper fascia support.
  4. Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body to access the electrical connector.

    5. Object Number: 312996 Size: SH
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
  6. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle.

    7. Object Number: 640849 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.

    8. Object Number: 640880 Size: SH
  8. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring from the headlamp, by turning counterclockwise.

    9. Object Number: 640938 Size: SH
  9. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 640938 Size: SH
  1. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp assembly.

    2. Object Number: 640880 Size: SH
  2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring to the headlamp assembly, turning clockwise until fully seated.

    3. Object Number: 640849 Size: SH
  3. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.

    4. Object Number: 312996 Size: SH
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.

    5. Object Number: 574555 Size: SH
  5. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle body, just outward of the installed position.
  6. Align the headlamp bracket tabs to the slots (1) in the upper fascia support. Slide the headlamp inbward to engage the tabs.

    7. Object Number: 312989 Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  7. Install the headlamp assembly bolts to the upper fascia support.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp assembly bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  8. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
  9. Close the hood.