OEM 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlight Bulb

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier Headlight Bulb Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace the Headlight Bulb or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, or Turn Signal Bulb on 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: The procedure to replace chevrolet headlamps and cornering, sidemarker, park, and turn signal bulbs starts with opening the hood and removing the hood close out filler panel. You should first detach the evidence securing headlamp assembly bolts then strategically position the assembly outside the vehicle for bulb electrical connector access. First turn the cornering sidemarker bulb/socket and turn signal lamp bulb/socket to the counterclockwise direction and then extract them from the headlamp. Untwist the electrical wiring connection from the headlamp before extracting the headlamp unit. To proceed further disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket by removing the bulb access cover from behind the headlamp bulb. The process to remove the headlamp bulb/socket entails turning the retainer ring counterclockwise before extracting it straight out. To install the headlamp bulb/socket simply insert it into the proper position inside the assembly until a full seat is achieved then fasten it with the retainer ring through clockwise rotation. Insert the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket after which reinstall the bulb access cover by turning it clockwise until it becomes tight. Replace the headlamp assembly on the vehicle while connecting the electrical connector. You should mount the turn signal lamp bulb/socket and the sidemarker lamp bulb/socket through clockwise rotation until both components achieve total seating. Problematically adjust the headlamp assembly until it meets both body and lower mounting bracket alignment and reinstall the bolts before tightening them to 4.5 n.m (40 lb in). The final step requires reinstalling the hood close out filler panel followed by closing the hood.