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Grille Replacement (Cadillac)

Removal Procedure

1. For diesel only, remove the winter cover, if equipped and installed.
   

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2. Open the hood.
3. Remove the push-pin retainers from the upper grille baffle.
4. Remove the upper grille baffle from the vehicle.
   

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5. Remove the grille retaining screw (1).
6. Pull on the top corners of the grille in order to release the retaining clips (2) from the mounting surface.
7. Rotate the top part of the grille slightly in order to release the lower tabs. Lift the grille from the belt loops.
8. Remove the grille from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

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1. Insert the grille lower tabs into the belt loops in the lamp support bracket.
2. Press in the retaining clips (2) in order to secure the grille to the lamp support bracket.

   Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the grille retainer screw (1).

   Tighten
   Tighten the grille retainer screw to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

   
   

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4. Install the upper grille baffle to the vehicle.
5. Install the push-pin retainers.
6. For diesel only, install the winter cover, if removed.
7. Close the hood.
8. Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement (Cadillac)

   Removal Procedure

   Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

   •	Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.

   •	Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.

   •	Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.

   •	Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.

   •	Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.

   •	Properly dispose of the used bulb.

   •	Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

    

   Notice: 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.

   1. Remove the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
      

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   2. Remove the headlamp retainer pins.
   3. Pull out the headlamp assembly in order to access the electrical connector.
      

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   4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   5. Remove the rubber cup to gain access the headlamp bulbs.
   6. Remove the bulbs.

   Installation Procedure

   Important:

   •	Replace a high beam bulb with another high beam bulb. The high beam bulb has a red gasket.

   •	Replace a low beam bulb with another low beam bulb. The low beam bulb has a gray tip and a yellow gasket at the base.

    

   1. Install the bulbs.
   2. Install the rubber cup.
      

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   3. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.
      

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   4. Install the lamp assembly to the vehicle.
   5. Install the headlamp assembly retainer pins.
   6. Install the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.

Expert:	Dan
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Answered:	10/5/2008

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