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How do I replace a blown headlamp on my 2001 Chevy Malibu?

Submitted: 77 days and 4 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $22
Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION
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Optional Information

Year : 2001
Make : Chevrolet
Model : Malibu
Engine : 2.1 L

Already Tried:
Two mounting bolts on the left front cowling removed.

Accepted Answer

Hello XXXXXXXXXXXX, use the directions below as a reference. You just need to pull up on the tabs and then remove the headlamp. This may take a little extra effort.

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  1. Open the hood.
  2. Hold the headlamp in place while pulling upward on the release tabs (1).
  3. Remove the headlamp (2) by pulling straight forward from the headlamp mounting panel.

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Expert: BOBBYSS
Pos. Feedback: 99.6 %
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Answered: 9/5/2009

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77 days and 4 hours ago.

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Do I need to unscrew the screws, too?

Posted by BOBBYSS 77 days and 4 hours ago.

Answer

No. Once the tabs are pulled up the headlamp should pull straight out.

77 days and 4 hours ago.

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Something's not right, then, because the rubber gasket isn't letting me do this...

Posted by BOBBYSS 76 days and 21 hours ago.

Info Request

Do the tabs release the headlamp?

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