2004 Chevy Cavalier Head Lights

Tiny
STEVELAVINE
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 65,000 MILES
I have a 2004 chevy cav and im wondering how do I change the head lights.

its a lot different than my old cars and I cant figure it out.
Saturday, January 17th, 2009 AT 1:41 PM

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Tiny
ZACKMAN
  • MECHANIC
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1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the hood close out filler panel.
3. Remove the bolts from the headlamp assembly.
4. Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle to access the bulb electrical connectors.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalierheadlight_1.jpg


5. Remove the sidemarker lamp bulb/socket from the headlamp by rotating the bulb/socket
counterclockwise, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier77_1.jpg


6. Remove the turn signal lamp bulb/socket from the headlamp by rotating the bulb/socket
counterclockwise, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier78_1.jpg


7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier79_1.jpg


8. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle, if necessary.
9. Remove the bulb access cover from behind the headlamp bulb, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier80_1.jpg


10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier81_1.jpg


11. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring from the headlamp by turning the ring
counterclockwise, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier82_1.jpg


12. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp assembly by pulling the socket straight
out, if necessary.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/55316_04cavalier83_1.jpg



Install is reverse.
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Sunday, January 18th, 2009 AT 3:45 AM

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