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Check this GM Chevy Mid-Size Cars 1964-1988 procedure from Repair Guide...
Headlights - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION If some or all of the headlight bulbs being replaced still operate,
refer to the headlight aiming procedure later in this section to ease
checking or adjustment of the headlights after installation.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Loosen and remove the retaining screws, then remove the headlight
bezel from the front of the vehicle.
On most models, the headlight bulb retaining ring is only held on
by retaining screws. If so, remove the bulb retaining ring screws. These
are the screws which hold the thin metal ring which holds the bulb
against the adjusting plate. Do not touch the two headlight aiming
screws, at the center of the top and side of the retaining ring (these
screws will have different heads), or the headlight aim will have to be
re-adjusted.
One way to identify the retaining ring screws is that they will be
threaded through a lip on the outer edge of the retaining ring before
threading through the adjusting plate. One the other hand, the
adjustment screws are threaded through the adjustment plate and a spring
loaded holder underneath it.
Fig. 1: Exploded view of a common dual headlight mounting
assembly-1983 Malibu shown typical
Some later model vehicles will use a spring on the retaining ring.
If so equipped, disengage the spring from the retaining ring, using a
cotter pin removal tool, then remove the retaining ring screws.
Pull the bulb and ring forward and then separate them. Unplug the
electrical connector from the rear of the bulb and remove the bulb from
the vehicle.
To install:
Plug the new bulb into the electrical connector.
Position the retaining ring over the bulb, then install the
assembly to the adjusting plate. Secure using the retaining screws and,
if applicable, the spring.
Install and secure the headlight bezel.
Connect the negative battery cable.
Loosen and remove the headlight bezel retaining screws
Make sure all of the screws are removed, then pull the bezel from
the front of the vehicle
Loosen and remove the retaining ring screws
Pull the retaining ring and bulb forward to separate them
Unplug the electrical connector from the rear of the headlight
Yes, you can. Just take off the front grill, and the headlights assembly. Don't tinker with the head- light assembly adjusting nut, as this would change your headlight level. Take headlight bulb off and change it. Replace the headlight, then, the grill, and it's done.
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