Headlight assembly pins

2003 GMC YUKON
183,000 MILES
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TERRY RAINEY
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I can't get the outboard headlight assembly pin on each headlight to set properly in the lower pin opening.
Jul 2, 2020 at 6:56 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Something must not be aligned. Do me a favor. Here are the directions for removal and replacement. Take a look through them to see if there is something you missed. The attached pictures correlate with the directions.

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2003 GMC Truck K 1500 Yukon 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement
Vehicle Lighting and Horns Headlamp Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Headlamp Replacement Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

NOTE: Refer to Avoid Touching the Bulb in Service Precautions.

1. Remove the front grille.

pic `1

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


pic 2

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the bulbs.

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 rubber cup.


pic 3

2. Connect the electrical connector to the lamp assembly.


pic 4

3. Install the lamp assembly to the vehicle.
4. Install the headlamp assembly retainer pins.
5. Install the front grille.

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Let me know if this helps.

Joe
Jul 2, 2020 at 7:21 PM