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How do I change the headlight. The owner's manual says to remove the 2 hex bolts from the headlamp assembly. I did that. Then it says to remove the 2 plastic fasteners from the fascia & pull the front fascia back. What is the fascia? I've looked at it several times but can't see what exactly I need to disconnect to get the assembly out of the car so I can change the bulb.

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I don't see facia on your model. Facia is a surround on the front of the car that closes the air gap between the headlight and the body. Can't you just pull the headlight forward? If not, can you post a pic? If there is facia, the fasteners are removed by slipping a thin screwdriver under the inner button and pulling it up. With the inner button up, the whole fastener should come out.
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Its part of the bumper --didnt specify vehicle do online search -----year make model how to change headlight ------and will usually find instructions and or youtube video

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SOURCE: how 2 change head light bulb on a 2000 z24

To change the bulbs in the headlights,(on a 2002 Z24) you need to remove the plastic splash cover the extends the width of the car over the headlights by removing the plastics pins that hold it in . Pull up on the center of the pins to remove them. Once the cover is off, remove the two bolts that hold the headlight in, then place a screwdriver into the slot for the parking light lens to pop the clip loose that holds the lens in place. The headlight assembly can then be removed, once the wire harness is unplugged from the bulb. There is a round retainer that locks the bulb into place. Rotate the retainer counter clockwise and remove the bulb. Don't touch the bulb surface as oil from a person's hands can cause premature failure. Just reverse these dirctions to reinstall the rest of the parts. This may sound difficult, but it really isn't. I hope this helps out some fellow z owners.

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  • Posted on Sep 19, 2009

SOURCE: Headlight bulb replacement for 2000 Caviler

Actually, you do not have to break it. Use a screwdriver to bias the assembly up over the oval hold where the tab goes it

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 14, 2010

SOURCE: I need to change the headlight bulbs in my hhr

i need to change the headlight inmy hhr

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  • Posted on Feb 20, 2010

SOURCE: How do i replace the front turn signal bulb on my

To get at the turn signal bulb, you gain access to it by first removing the headlamp housing which is directly above it. Remove the top bolt and locking pin (as you mentioned), then remove the headlamp housing by pulling it (or pushing it from behind) straight forward to release the friction pressure clip located near the outside edge of the housing. To prevent damaging the headlamp housing's rubber gasket, you may have to first release several of the plastic grille's black plastic clips nearest that housing by pulling upward on the clip heads and removing them; they are re-useable. It's simple and quick to do once you've figured it out. I carry spare bulbs...beats getting a ticket.

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  • Posted on Mar 13, 2010

SOURCE: How do I change a low beam headlight.

most chvrolets from 94 and up have the screw type bulb socket you can try grabbing a hold of the thing the wires are attached to on the head light and try to twist it. give it force as it may stuck but not too much to break it.

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