How to replace left front headlight on a 1998 Buick Le Sabre

Headlight Removal & Installation Bulb Replacement CAUTION
Improper handling of a halogen bulb could cause the bulb to shatter into flying glass fragments due to the bulbs containing gas under pressure. Always wear eye protection, only handle the bulb by its base, keep dirt and moisture off the bulb, do not install the bulb with power at the socket, and keep them away from children.

To Remove:

1. Turn off power to the headlamps.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from the headlamp assembly.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket.

1. Install the bulb into the socket.
2. Install the bulb into the headlamp assembly and turn clockwise to lock into place.
3. Install the headlamp assembly.

1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
2. Open the hood.
   
3. Remove the fasteners (D) that retain the headlamp assembly (C) to the headlamp bracket (A).
4. Pull the headlamp assembly (C) forward in order to disengage the rear retaining pin (B), and disconnect the electrical connector from the forward lamp harness.
5. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle. NOTE: Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.
   
6. Remove the bulbs from the headlamp assembly by turning them counterclockwise.

1. Install the bulbs into the headlamp assembly and turn them clockwise to lock in place.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the forward lamp harness.
3. Install the headlamp assembly (C) into the vehicle by pushing rearward in order to engage the rear retaining pin (B).
4. Install the fasteners (D) that retain the headlamp assembly (C) to the headlamp bracket (A).
5. Close the hood.