Hi all,
I rounded up every single post I could find relating to Headlights / Bulbs / HID's in the X section
This should be a valuable tool for anyone who wants to research any of the above and see what has been asked / done before.
Especially valuable for new members
There are now nearly 60 pages so it takes a while to look thru believe me...lol

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FAQ'd and Locked

Jim

 

Is there a definitive guide on how to install the headlight HIDs?

 

nViouSS, what you want to know? I have done a few X-Types. It is pretty easy to do. The big thing is I would recommend pulling the front bumper cover off so you can get at the headlight assemblies. Also note that the supports for the headlight assemblies are weak. So, a little bit of abuse can result in replacing the headlight assemblies. Don't let this scare you. But, a fair warning is needed.

 

Is there somewhere that will tell me how to get the bumper off and remove the headlight assembly? For my Trailblazer SS, it was quite a process and I don't want to miss and hidden clip or bolts.

 

nViouSS, sure, look below.

Using a T-27 Torx bit, remove the bolts on the underside of the bumper holding the black plastic tray to the bumper (something like 10 bolts here). Next, using the Torx bit, remove the 4 bolts about a foot back from the bolts in front. Finally, using the Torx bit, remove the 2 bolts (one on each side in the corner of the wheel well). At this point, the plastic under tray should slide out of the way.

Next, using a T-10 (?) torx bit, remove the 2 bolts on each side holding the wheel well liner to the front bumper cover.

Using a 10mm wrench/socket, remove the bolt on each side near the headlights that is at the top of the headlights.

Finally, reaching up behind the bumper cover on each side by the wheel well liner, remove the 10mm bolt that is located between the liner and the side marker light. Yes, there is a bolt there. Once the bolt is out on each side, pull straight out to the sides the back edge of the bumper cover. This will release some retaining clips located near the corner of the bumper. Slowly lower the bumper cover to the ground and place it on some towels or other soft material.

once you get the bumper cover off, the headlights have 3 more 10mm bolts holding them in place. Remove the 3 bolts, then slide the headlight straight out the front of the car.

Install is the reverse process.