Changing headlights

Deezul_AwT · 02-26-2008, 07:07 AM

No comments that I should go HID, or whatever. I just need to swap out my headlights with a set I got on eBay. How many screws/hooks are there on a '00 GP GT? I took a quick look with the hood up and saw two bolts that look like they need to removed, in addition to the light connections of course. Is there anything else?

Warhellride · 02-26-2008, 08:16 PM

Nope, just two 10mm bolts.

Make sure when you install the new ones that the tabs line up correctly (pay attention when you remove the old ones) or they'll vibrate like crazy. There should be two tabs, one on each side of the light, that slide into metal slots in the bodywork.

Also, there's a harness that connects the main harness to the turn signals. You'll probably have to remove this from the old headlight and reuse it. Just unscrew the long (about 4") screw from the bracket and the headlight assembly comes apart so you can get it out.

Congrats! Once you get them aimed you'll notice a huge difference over the old clouded ones.

Deezul_AwT · 02-26-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Warhellride

Nope, just two 10mm bolts.

Make sure when you install the new ones that the tabs line up correctly (pay attention when you remove the old ones) or they'll vibrate like crazy. There should be two tabs, one on each side of the light, that slide into metal slots in the bodywork.

Also, there's a harness that connects the main harness to the turn signals. You'll probably have to remove this from the old headlight and reuse it. Just unscrew the long (about 4") screw from the bracket and the headlight assembly comes apart so you can get it out.

Congrats! Once you get them aimed you'll notice a huge difference over the old clouded ones.

I slammed them in to pass inspection. I did have to reuse the harness, and I couldn't get the back tabs hooked in on one side. I'll have to finagle them when I get the car back. I just wanted to get it passed inspection so I can legally drive it.

02-26-2008, 07:07 AM	#1
Deezul_AwT GTX Level Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Northern VA Posts: 842 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader: (3)	Changing headlights No comments that I should go HID, or whatever. I just need to swap out my headlights with a set I got on eBay. How many screws/hooks are there on a '00 GP GT? I took a quick look with the hood up and saw two bolts that look like they need to removed, in addition to the light connections of course. Is there anything else? __________________ 2004 Impala SS - ZZP PCM, 3.4" Pulley, K&N CAI, TOG Headers, SLP Cat-Back, 180* thermo, Autolite 605s, PRJ Performance wires, Alternator rewire, GMPP Handling kit 2000 Grand Prix GT, Commuter Car - K&N CAI, GMPP Handling kit, ZZP downpipe w/U-bend delete, ZZP Plog, Alternator rewire

02-26-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
Warhellride GT Level Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Charleston SC, originally from NH Posts: 169 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Re: Changing headlights Nope, just two 10mm bolts. Make sure when you install the new ones that the tabs line up correctly (pay attention when you remove the old ones) or they'll vibrate like crazy. There should be two tabs, one on each side of the light, that slide into metal slots in the bodywork. Also, there's a harness that connects the main harness to the turn signals. You'll probably have to remove this from the old headlight and reuse it. Just unscrew the long (about 4") screw from the bracket and the headlight assembly comes apart so you can get it out. Congrats! Once you get them aimed you'll notice a huge difference over the old clouded ones. __________________ David's 2002 Redfire Metallic Grand Prix GT 180* T-Stat, Alt. Rewire, Stage 1 HVTB, Wizaired CAI, ZZP 1.0 PCM, Intense Shift Kit KYB AGX Struts, Vogtland Springs, Speedbuilt STB's, GMPP Handling Kit, 12" Brakes

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