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Change headlight assembly.

Mounting Brackets attached to adjustment screws need to be backed off for them to line up with mount holes.

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Fig. 2: To access the turn signal bulb or headlight bezel mounting screws, remove the 2 turn signal housing retaining screws 91076p13.jpg
Fig. 3: After removing the turn signal housing from the headlight bezel, remove the 2 bezel mounting screws . . . 91076p27.jpg
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  1. On some models you will need to remove the headlight bezel mounting screws and the bezel.
  2. Remove the mounting screws for the lamp assembly.

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  1. After the screws are removed, pull the assembly from the vehicle.

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After the screws are removed, pull the assembly from the vehicle

  1. Disconnect the twist lock socket from the lens housing.

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Disconnect the twist lock socket from the lens housing

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Newer Oldsmobile models have the turn signal separate from the headlamp assembly ...


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To install:
  1. Install the electrical harness to the back of the unit.
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  1. On some models you will need to remove the headlight bezel mounting screws and the bezel.
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Remove the mounting screws securing the lamp assembly

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After the screws are removed, pull the assembly from the vehicle

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