GM 5973931 Headlight Capsule

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While replacing the headlight do not twist the spring loaded adjusting screws as this will set the new headlight into a new angle. Starting with, the headlight bezel screws and the aesthetic bezel have to be unscrewed. The cotter pin removal tool may also be used or an equivalent tool to remove the cotter pin to free the spring from the retaining ring. Next, undo the two screws which are holding the retaining ring and pull out this ring while at the same time supporting the light. Pull the sealed beam unit outwards with a slight force to unlock it, disconnect the electrical connector at the rear and then you remove the light. Place the new unit with some distance in order to connect electrical connector; the numbers moulded in lens should point upwards. Replace the retaining ring with its mounting screws and spring, then the decorative bezel, and test operation. If the adjusting screws were not moved, this new headlight it will not need aim adjustment.

Whenever replacing the headlight, avoid turning the spring-loaded adjusting screws, as this will alter the aim. Begin by removing the headlight bezel screws and the decorative bezel. Use a cotter pin removal tool or a similar device to unhook the spring from the retaining ring, then remove the two screws securing the retaining ring and withdraw it while supporting the light. Pull the sealed beam unit outward slightly and disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the light before removing it from the vehicle. Position the new unit close enough to connect the electrical connector, ensuring that the numbers molded into the lens are at the top. Install the retaining ring with its mounting screws and spring, followed by the decorative bezel, and check for proper operation. If the adjusting screws were not altered, the new headlight will not require aim adjustment.

Adjustment screws are provided at the front of the lamp to alter the lamp beam in both the horizontal and vertical planes. It is strongly recommended that this work is left to a service station having modern beam setting equipment, any adjustment at home being regarded as a temporary, emergency operation. With the headlights in the 'full on' position, reach up under the dashboard and depress the lighting switch shaft retainer while pulling gently on the lighting knob. Remove the shaft and knob assembly. Remove the nut which secures the-lighting switch to the carrier. For better access to the switch, remove the screws which secure the instrument cluster carrier and tilt the cluster. Unplug the electrical connector at the switch and remove the switch. Installation Is a reversal of removal. however, make sure that all ground connections are refastened and that the switch shaft is fully seated in the switch. The shaft retainer should lock the shaft into place. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Remove the cluster pad assembly. Remove the retaining screws and pull away the switch.

First remove the headlight bezel (outer trim around seal beam), then remove the headlight bulb retaining ring.

Plug the new seal beam into the electrical connector, hold the seal beam in place and install the retaining ring, then install the headlight bezel.

The purpose of the adjustment screws is to modify the lamp beam in both horizontal and vertical planes.

It is strongly recommended that this work is left to a service station having modern beam setting equipment.

After removing the headlight bezel and decorative bezel, you should remove the retaining ring screws and withdraw the ring while supporting the light.