How to remove the headlights - 2006 Cadillac DTS

On some cases there are few hidden clips holding the assembly from under hood,that has to be released to remove headlight .

There are few troubleshooting help links showing how to replace car headlights,i suggest you to refer the links to solve these issue.

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How to Replace a Headlight http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Bulb

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-bulb.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Switch http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/07/how-to-replace-headlight-switch.html

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How to Replace a Headlight Assembly

http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-assembly.html

How to Replace a Park Light Assembly http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-park-light-assembly.html

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Low beam headlights Modification? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/04/low-beam-headlights-modification.html

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Headlight Assembly Removal On Honda Accord http://technoanswers.blogspot.in/2012/06/headlight-assembly-removal-on-honda.html --------------- Honda Headlight Assembly Removal
http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.in/2012/06/honda-headlight-assembly-removal.html-----------
How to Replace a Headlight Door http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-to-replace-headlight-door.html

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All headlights not working? http://repairhelpcenter.blogspot.com/2012/01/all-headlights-not-working.html

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How to replace HID headlight bulbs for lexus 400h? http://schematicsdiagram.blogspot.com/2012/01/how-to-replace-hid-headlight-bulbs-for.html

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• Working of Headlight switch?
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• Both headlight bulbs blow together?
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• Car headlight bulbs don't last long?


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These will help.
Thanks.

1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:
2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
3. Parts Identification:
4. Projector Headlight
5. Halo & L.E.D.
6. Bottom of the Headlight:
7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
8. Turn Signal Adaptor
9. TOOLS REQUIRE
10. 10mm - 8mm socket
11. Philip Screwdriver
12. Crimper/Pliers
13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
21. STEP:
22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
24. Factory Xenon Headlight
25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
26. STEP:
29. PLS VOTE ME

BMW e46 HID Headlight Replace

Re: Replace headlight bulb

1. INSTALLATION GUIDE:
2. BMW E38 99-01 HID TYPE 7 Series 1PC Halo Amber Projector Headlights
3. Parts Identification:
4. Projector Headlight
5. Halo & L.E.D.
6. Bottom of the Headlight:
7. Ballast Bracket, Halo Wires(red/black)
8. Turn Signal Adaptor
9. TOOLS REQUIRE
10. 10mm - 8mm socket
11. Philip Screwdriver
12. Crimper/Pliers
13. For more information about how to install your vehicle, come visit our youtube page on
14. http://www.youtube.com/spyderauto
15. Remove the facotry headlight from the BMW. First remove the front panel cover below the headlight to access the bottom screw of the headlight housing. There is also two screws on the top of the housing.
16. Once you have remove the headlight, turn the headlight around and remove the bracket that holds the Ballast. Then remove the ballast using a philip screwdriver.
17. Unplug the wire from the ballast, and then remove the Xenon Plug from the housing. Put the Ballast aside.
18. Carefully remove the D2S Xenon Bulb from the factory housing. Once you have remove the bulb, transfer the bulb to the Spyder headlights.
19. Remove the bracket from the Spyder Headlight, and then install the ballast on the housing like the original. Once you have put the ballast on, put the bracket back on.
20. Remove the Panel Cover bracket from the original headlight to the new Spyder Headlights as shown here.
21. STEP:
22. Install the Spyder turn signal socket if the orignal does not fit, unplug the factory plug from the harness and plug the new one on.
23. Install the Spyder Headlight back on to the vehicle. Plug the Harness back on, the halo/L.E.D. Wires is connect to the Parking lights. These wires are optional to your vehicle, you do not have to wire them together.
24. Factory Xenon Headlight
25. Spyder Projector Headlight using Factory Xenon Lights
26. STEP:

BMW e46 HID Headlight Replace

Lighting Headlight, Side Marker, Park & Turn Signal Assembly Removal & Installation To Remove:

1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the front air deflector.
3. Apply light pressure to the headlight lens to hold the headlight in place while disconnecting the retainers.
4. Lift up the headlight retainers to release the housing.
5. Remove the headlight assembly, pulling straight forward from the headlight mounting panel. NOTE: Note the location and position of the adjuster retainers and locator tab.
   
6. Disconnect the wiring harness from the headlight assembly.
7. Rotate the bulb(s)/socket(s) as needed counterclockwise to release.
8. Remove the bulb(s)/socket(s) from the headlight assembly.

To Install:

1. Install the replacement bulb(s)/socket(s) to the headlight assembly rotating clockwise until fully seated.
2. Connect the wiring harness to the headlight assembly.
3. Position the headlight assembly to the mounting panel.
4. Apply light pressure to the headlight assembly lens to hold the assembly in place while installing the retainers.
5. Align the headlight assembly retainers and slide them over the assembly mounting tabs
6. Install the front air deflector.
7. Close the hood.

Hi there, together with providing you the solution to the problem, I also took the liberty of going one step further in giving you steps on how to remove the headlight bulb.

• Find the hood release handle and activate it, the hood should pop open.
• Once the hood is popped open locate the hood secondary or safety latch and release it. Then finish opening the hood.
• Locate and remove mounting clips for any plastic shields that cover the headlight lens mounting screws or clips.
• Some headlight bulbs can be replaced by simply grasping the bulb socket behind the headlight lens and turn it counter clockwise to remove it. This will expose the headlight bulb.
• If the headlight bulb socket is not accessible the headlight lens may need to be remove or obstructions behind the bulb removed to gain access to the headlight bulb socket.
• To remove the headlight lens remove all mounting screws and clips that hold the headlight lens in place.
• After the headlight housing has been removed from it's mounts, release the headlight bulb from the headlight lens housing (turn counter clockwise) the bulb will then come out of the headlight assembly. Once removed, visually verify that the replacement bulb is exactly the same as the failed bulb before to ensure a proper repair.
• Clean the headlight lens free from all debris to help maintain the seal from the bulb to the lens. This will keep moisture out of the lens.
• Install the new headlight bulb by turning the retainer ring or bulb clockwise.
• Re-install the headlight lens housing and reinstall electrical connector.
• Re-install plastic covers.

After the job is complete turn the ignition key to the "on" position and activate the headlight switch. Observe the newly replaced headlight bulb to ensure proper operation.

Glad to be of help!!!

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions Section.
   
2. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
   
3. Loosen the mounting bolts and nut of headlight assembly (A).
   

   Loosen the mounting bolts and nut of headlight assembly (A)-Santa Fe
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   Loosen the mounting bolts and nut of headlight assembly-Veracruz
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4. Take care that retaining clip (A) is not to be damaged-Santa Fe.
   

   Take care that retaining clip (A) is not to be damaged-Santa Fe
   

5. Disconnect the headlight electrical connectors.
   
6. Remove the headlight assembly.
   
7. Remove the headlight bulb:
   
   • Remove the headlight bulb(s) with a counterclockwise turn-Santa Fe.
     
   • Remove the headlight bulb after removing the bulb caps (A)-Veracruz.
     

     Remove the head lamp bulb(s) with a counterclockwise turn-Santa Fe
     

     Remove the headlight bulb after removing the bulb caps (A)-Veracruz
     

To install:

1. Install the headlight bulbs.
   
2. Install the headlight bulb caps-Veracruz.
   
3. Connect the headlight electrical connector.
   
4. Install the headlight assembly.
   
5. Connect the negative (-) battery termina

once bolts out lift up on the headlight unit hope this helps plz vote comment reply if you need more help

Removal & Installation To Remove:
WARNING
The halogen fog light bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOTE: The headlight bulb should not be removed from the headlight assembly until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlight bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlight assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlights with the bulb removed.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section. NOTE: Make sure that the headlight switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
   
2. Remove the pin-type retainers, screws and the air deflector from the radiator.
3. Remove the three bolts and the headlight assembly.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the cover from the rear of the headlight assembly.
6. If equipped with HID, release the spring tabs to remove the low beam bulb, otherwise disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bulb.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the high beam bulb.

HID low beam headlight bulb

Standard low beam headlight bulb

High beam headlight bulb

To Install:

1. Place the headlight assembly in the proper position.
2. Install the cover from the rear of the headlight assembly.
3. Connect the electrical connector.
4. Install the three bolts and the headlight assembly.
5. Install the radiator air deflector.

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1984–88 Vehicles

1. Open the hood, then turn the headlights on.
2. Detach the headlight motor wire on the outer side of the headlight.
3. Turn the headlights off (the disconnected light should stay open).
4. Unfasten the 4 screws at the bezel. There are 2 at the front and 2 at the sides. Fig. 1: With the hood in the raised position, unfasten the Torx® screws from the outer side of the headlight bezel/trim piece
   Fig. 2: You must then remove the screws from the inner side of the bezel/trim piece
   
   
5. Remove the bezel. Fig. 3: Remove the first of the top bezel/retaining ring screws . . .
   Fig. 4: . . . then remove the remaining Torx® screw
   Fig. 5: Lift the bezel/trim piece away from the headlight assembly
   
   
6. Remove the retaining spring by carefully using a hooked end tool, such as a cotter pin removal tool to move it to the side.
7. Remove the headlight from the aiming pins by rotating the headlight toward the center of the car.
8. Unfasten the 4 retaining ring screws, then remove the ring. Fig. 6: With the hood closed, you can see the 4 headlight retaining ring screws (1) and 2 aiming screws (2)
   Fig. 7: Remove ONLY the 4 retaining ring screws, do NOT touch the aiming screws
   
   
9. Remove the headlight pump from the mounting bracket, unplugging the socket as you pull it away. Fig. 8: Remove the headlight away from the mounting bracket, unplugging the socket as you pull it away
   To install:
   
10. Install the headlight bulb, making sure it is plugged in properly.
11. Position the retaining ring and secure with the 4 screws.
12. Position the headlight into the aiming pins. Move the retaining spring back into place.
13. Install the bezel and secure with the retainers.
14. Turn the headlights on, then connect the headlight motor wire.
15. Turn the headlights off. Both should lower.
16. Close the hood. Check the aim of the headlights, and adjust if necessary.

1989–96 Vehicles

1. Open the hood.
2. Open the headlight door halfway. This can be done either by turning the headlight switch on, then back to the parking lamp on position, or by the manual headlamp control knob (which is located on the inboard side of the headlight door). NOTE: Before removing the screws from the side of the headlight bezel, place your hand under the bezel to support and prevent damage to it.
   
3. Remove the screws from the front of the headlight bezel. NOTE: Before removing the screws from the side of the headlight bezel, place your hand under the bezel to support and prevent damage to it.
   
4. Remove the Phillips head screws from each side of the headlight bezel.
5. Remove the bezel by pulling it straight out from the engine side of the hood. Fig. 9: View of the headlight bezel mounting
   
   
6. Unfasten the screws from the headlight retaining ring.
7. Remove the headlamp from the assembly, unplugging the electrical connector as you are pulling it away. Fig. 10: Exploded view of the headlight assembly
   Fig. 11: Location of the headlight mounting and aiming screws
   To install:
   
8. Attach the headlight electrical connector.
9. Position the retaining ring and install the screws securing the ring to the headlight.
10. Position the bezel in place on the headlight assembly.
11. Install the screws on each side of the bezel and tighten to 51 inch lbs. (5.8 Nm).
12. Install the screws on the front of the bezel and tighten to 17 inch lbs. (1.9 Nm).
13. Cycle the headlamps, then close the hood. Check the headlight aim, and adjust if necessary.

1) Lift up on the headlight retainer to release the headlight assembly. 2) Release the headlight ball studs from the grommets by pulling the headlight assembly from the lower center corner. 3)Remove the headlight assembly from the upper fascia support. 4) Disconnect the harness connector from the headlight assembly. 5) Remove the headlight assembly from the vehicle. 6) Remove the access cover from the rear of the headlight assembly. 7) Remove the headlight bulb socket from the headlight assembly by rotating counterclockwise . 8) Remove the headlight bulb from the socket. Reverse these steps to install and make sure when your done to adjust the headlight.

Headlights, Removing and Installing

Removing

• Remove front bumper.

• Remove both Torx bolts (T30) -1-.
• Remove interior Torx bolt (T30) using 1/4"-Torx-bit insert and extension.

NOTE: If necessary, use magnet to remove bolt.

• Disconnect multi-function harness connectors for headlights.
• Turn headlights -2- toward center of vehicle and remove from chassis toward front.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

• Adjust dimension -a- via plastic bolt at new headlight.

NOTE: Determine dimension -a- at plastic bolt of old headlight, when being replaced

• Engage headlight in area of center of vehicle in guide -2- via pin -1-.
• Always align headlight according to contours of chassis (gap dimensions) and secure.
• Adjust headlight after installing.

Tightening torque

Component Nm Headlights to lock carrier 6


Repair Kit For Headlight Housing, Installing

NOTE:

• Headlight mounting tabs that have broken off can be replaced by installing the repair kit. Complete replacement of the headlight is therefore not necessary.
• Different repair sets are available for the left and the right headlight.
• Remove headlight with broken mounting tab.
  • Remove remains of the broken mounting tab -1- at location marked with the arrow.
  • Place mounting tab -2- of repair set onto the edge (arrow) of the headlight housing and secure the tab with two screws -3- from rear.