Installation Procedure

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger Extended, 6.5 FSECTION Installation Procedure
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    Fig 1: Headlamp Bulb/Socket Electrical Connectors
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  1. Install the headlamp bulb/sockets to the headlamp capsule.
  2. Connect the headlamp bulb/socket electrical connectors.
  3. Position the headlamp capsule to the headlamp pivot and adjustment bracket.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  5. Install the headlamp capsule retaining screws.

    Tighten:Β  Tighten the headlamp capsule retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

  6. Install the headlamp bezel. Refer to Headlamp Bezel ReplacementΒ .
  7. Fig 2: RH Headlamp Wiring Harness Electrical Connector To Forward Lamp Wiring Harness
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  8. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
  9. Remove any protective tape applied during the removal procedure.
  10. Fig 3: Headlamp Actuator Knob Cover
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  11. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
  12. Install the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
  13. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Visual Method)Β  or Headlamp Aiming (Export, LH Rule of the Road)Β  or Headlamp Aiming (Export, RH Rule of the Road)Β .
  14. Close the hood.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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