2003 Pontiac Vibe Logo
Posted on Oct 12, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

Need to replace the headlight assembly on front passenger side do i have to take off the bumper? for ponitac vibe 2003 also have dent on the area

1 Answer

Greg Bernett

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Pontiac Master 2,993 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 12, 2010
Greg Bernett
Pontiac Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Mar 04, 2009
Answers
2993
Questions
1
Helped
2782899
Points
13428

Yes you do. This is the steps to do that to replace the entire headlight assembly:


Remove the front fascia.

  • Remove the front fascia extensions, if equipped.
  • Remove the front fender liners.
  • Remove the fog lamps.
  • Remove the bolts (4) from the front bumper fascia (3) at the fender.


need to replace the headlight - 506bafd.gif

Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender



  • Remove the push-in retainers (2) from the bumper fascia using J38778.
  • Remove the fascia bolts (1) from the fascia.
  • Remove the fascia from the vehicle.
  • Remove the 3 bolts which secure the composite headlamp.


  • 7f1ec16.gif

    Remove the 3 bolts which secure the composite headlamp



    1. Remove the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.
    2. Remove the sidemarker bulb, if necessary.
    3. Remove the composite headlamp assembly from vehicle.

    To install:

    1. Install the sidemarker bulb to the composite headlamp, if removed.
    2. Connect the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.
    3. Secure the composite headlamp to the vehicle with the 3 bolts. Tighten the headlamp mounting bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
    4. Install the front fascia.
    5. Install the headlamp bulb to the composite headlamp, if removed.
    6. Fasten the headlamp bulb retainer clip.
    7. Install the socket to the headlamp bulb.
    8. Install the rubber cover to the composite headlamp.
    9. Aim the headlamps.
    10. Close the hood.

    Add Your Answer

    ×

    Uploading: 0%

    my-video-file.mp4

    Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

    ×

    Loading...
    Loading...

    Related Questions:

    0helpful
    1answer

    2019 Kia Sedona LX. Headlight assembly replacement?

    It looks like there are just two screws in the top. Headlight assemblies are normally disconnected from inside.

    Second image down

    https://www.tascaparts.com/oem-parts/kia-headlamp-assembly-passenger-side-rh-92102a9650

    no videos unfortunately

    https://www.google.com/search?q=2019+Kia+Sedona+LX.+Headlight+assembly+replacement

    ..
    0helpful
    1answer

    How to take passenger headlamp out of 328i bmw 2008 so it can be replaced?

    2008 328i Passenger headlight assembly removal.

    The headlight assembly is held in by 4 "star" bolts (size 25); 2 visible on the top of the assembly, 2 not visible or easily accessible.

    The 2 bolts not so visible require that the front half of the wheel well come off and the front bumper or "nose" of the car.... The bumper is what needs to come off, but there are 2 bumper bolts hidden by the wheel well.

    The wheel well is held in by 7mm bolts, 2 of which are actually bolted to the bumper on the bottom.

    The front bumper is held on with 7mm bolts on the bottom edge, and star bolts, size 25, accessible on the top edge. (Hood open). Here were my steps.

    1. Jack up the car on the side you are replacing, remove wheel.
    2. Using 7mm socket, remove all the bolts to peel off the front half of the wheel well. With the wheel well out, you can see the 2 other star bolts holding the headlight assembly, but you can only remove one of them... even if you were good enough to get both removed, the headlight assemble will not push out through the bumper.... Keep going with bumper removal.
    3. Remove 2, 7mm bolts of the front bumper that are now visible up near the outer edge of the headlight assembly.
    4. At this point I removed the bumper's top edge start bolts and bottom edge 7mm bolts about 3/4 of the way across the bumper...
    5. The bumper is very flexible and you can now pull it back , reach in, and get that last difficult star bolt on the headlight assembly....
    6. Don't forget the one electrical connector....
    7. I also recommend testing the new assembly by plugging it in before removing anything
    2helpful
    1answer

    I have to replace the ballast for the HID headlights on my 2004 XC70 volvo and it is under the headlight assembly. I just need assistance on how to remove the passenger side headlight assembly

    You need to remove the front bumper. Five push clips along the hood line, remove the headlight wipers (if equipped), one T25 screw in the front of each fender well, then two 12mm bolts under the headlights (1 each side). Then there are 4 10mm bolts holding the headlight in.
    0helpful
    1answer

    How do I replace my 2003 Acura TL passenger headlight assembly?

    You will have to remove the front bumper to get to the bolts that hold the head light on
    I would not recommend you try this unless you have some experience with this type of work
    0helpful
    2answers

    Bumper cover removal

    Its easy look at the bottom of the bumper has retainers and the fenders have a bolt on each side then just slide off
    0helpful
    1answer

    Need to replace passenger side headlight on a 2002 Honda civic lx

    I have not done this yet but I have seen a DIY on hondacivicforums.com. From what i hear to remove the headlight assembly you have to remove the front bumper to get to screws that hold the headlight assembly on.

    Hope it helps.
    0helpful
    1answer

    I need to know where the fan relay switch is under the hood

    If you're talking about the cooling fan relay, it's behind the bumper cover under the passenger side headlight. Instead of taking the entire bumper cover off, you can take the right headlight assembly out, and cut a hole in the plastic cover. You won't see the hole after replacing the headlight, and I know several techs that do this. You might want to remove the battery, and look down to see where the relay is before cutting.
    0helpful
    3answers

    Headlight burned out on passenger side of car

    it says the dealer has to do it.
    trust me its very difficult.
    0helpful
    1answer

    1995 Dodge Caravan headlight assembly replacement

    josh the only way to replace the headlight is to take off bumper now look at top should be roughly 4 retainers pull the top middle out and pull out do the bottom of bumper and the at fenders these are usually 10mm orscrew 10mm take them out and slide the bumper off buddy and then go backwards. if you need anymore info go to collisionrepairadvice.com
    Not finding what you are looking for?

    7,904 views

    Ask a Question

    Usually answered in minutes!

    Top Pontiac Experts

    ZJ Limited
    ZJ Limited

    Level 3 Expert

    17989 Answers

    Thomas Perkins
    Thomas Perkins

    Level 3 Expert

    15088 Answers

    Brad Brown

    Level 3 Expert

    19187 Answers

    Are you a Pontiac Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

    Answer questions

    Manuals & User Guides

    Loading...