Headlamp Assembly Removal

[PaceGuy]

Hi folks. I got the pace SSR yesterday and nearly everything is right on it (including the roof that's fully operational for those that wondered about that). One thing that GM did do was disable the strobes in the headlights, fog lamps and backup lamp assemby. They replaced all of these components with brand new GM parts. The good news is that they included all of the OLD parts with the truck--a nice suprise when I oppened the Tonneau.

I've got the swap complete except for the headlamp assemblies. I need to swap out the entire assemblies (not just the bulbs).

Here's my question, is the best procedure to remove the plastic inner fender liners to get complete access to the three nuts that need to come off? Based on what I see that seems to be the fastest way to unbolt them.

If any fanatics have a GM service manual and could check out the R&R procedure for this I'd appreciate it. Thanks, and after I claybar, wax and detail the truck I'll get some pics posted.

[UMPIRE13]

Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Removal Procedure




Remove the pushpins from the wheelhouse liner.
Remove the bolt that retains the wheelhouse liner to the rocker molding.



Remove the wheelhouse liner from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure




Install the wheelhouse liner to the vehicle.



Install the pushpins that retain the wheelhouse liner to the body.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the bolt that retains the wheelhouse liner to the rocker molding.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


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[UMPIRE13]

Headlamp Replacement
Removal Procedure
Open the hood.
Remove the upper grille applique molding. Refer to Grille Applique Molding Replacement - Upper in Exterior Trim.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp bulbs.



Remove the nuts from the headlamp in the following sequence 1, 2 ,3.
Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure




Align the headlamp assembly into the opening.
Install the headlamp into the vehicle.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Install the nuts to the headlamp in the following sequence (1, 2, 3).

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp fasteners to 10 N·m (88 lb in).

Connect the electrical connectors to the headlamp bulbs.
Install the wheelhouse liner. Refer to Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Front in Body Front End.
Install the wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Lower the vehicle.
Install the upper grille applique molding. Refer to Grille Applique Molding Replacement - Upper in Exterior Trim.
Close the hood.

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[PaceGuy]

Umpire13, much appreciated!

[Action]

The nut by the hood can be reached with your hand to get it started. The headlight will not fall out with the 3 nuts removed. You need to slide it back a little. It rests on the studs.