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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 273 (LIGHTING SYSTEMS)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSHEADLAMP CAPSULE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T

Removal Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    Fig 1: Headlamp Actuator Knob Cover
    GM777768Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
  3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
    4. Fig 2: RH Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector To Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
    GM64644Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
    5. NOTE: Refer to Notice - Apply Tape When Removing Body Panels in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Apply tape to the area around the headlamp opening to protect the paint.
    6. Fig 3: Headlamp Bulb/Socket Electrical Connectors
    GM64682Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel Replacement .
    7. IMPORTANT: Support the headlamp capsule while removing the retaining screws.
  7. Remove the headlamp capsule retaining screws.
  8. Disconnect the headlamp bulb/socket electrical connectors.
  9. Remove the capsule from the headlamp pivot and adjusting bracket.
    10. CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Cautions and Notices.
  10. Remove the headlamp bulb/sockets from the capsule.
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