OEM 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlight Bulb

2005 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlight Bulb Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front headlight bulb on 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: Accessing the headlamp bulb requires opening the hood before you remove the hood close out panel. After removing the bolts on the headlamp assembly you should position it out of the way to reach the bulb electrical connectors. Manual rotation of both the sidemarker lamp bulb/socket and turn signal lamp bulb/socket will allow removal from the lamp head. Cut off the electrical connector from the headlamp when needed and then take out the headlamp component. Remove the bulb access cover behind the headlamp bulb after you disconnect its electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket. The headlamp bulb/socket retainer ring requires a counterclockwise turn for removal so the bulb/socket can be drawn straight out. The new headlamp bulb/socket must be inserted into the assembly until it reaches the full seating position then it can be secured by rotating the retainer ring clockwise. Reinstall the bulb access cover by turning it clockwise until it becomes securely tight while you also attach the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket. Put the headlamp assembly back on the vehicle while connecting its electrical connector. You should install the turn signal lamp bulb/socket and sidemarker lamp bulb/socket through clockwise rotation until they reach full seating. Position the headlamp assembly correctly to the body while installing it into the lower bracket before securing the bolts at 4.5 n.m (40 lb in). The last step is to return the hood close out filler panel into its original position and lock the hood.