Alero, Oldsmobile replacing the low beam headlights?

Question

How do you access the bulb? I cant find a way to access the bulb. Is there a trick? Please help. Thanks

Answer 1

there should be 2 white plastic clips on the top of the assembly. Pull those 2 clips up and then the whole light assembly will come out then it is right there to access. But like the answer before me do be very carefull not only to not touch teh bulb but also with the clips they are plastic and will break easy if you are to rough on them. I just thought about something on some cars the clips are black and metal but I think yours are the plastic ones. Just didnt want you to be looking all day for white clips if you have the metal ones

Answer 2

Look closely at the headlamp housing. It is retained by a couple of slide pins, which are held in place by plastic positioners. Twist the pins from their resting places, and the crystal will be loose enough to remove. Be careful that you don't break the wires or scratch the crystal. it will be clear what is necessary to remove the socket for access to the bulb. When you install the new bulb, be VERRY CAREFUL not to touch the capsule (class) with your fingers. The oil from your hands will cause the bulb to fail.

Good Luck

Answer 3

The other two are spot-on but when you slide the clips up, they can still catch on the knob that they hold onto when in normal position. Work one of the two, then the other, on one headlight assembly. The assembly comes out forward, the clips go up.

Things dry out up there so if you squirt a little WD-40 or the like down those clips, things should go easier.

Good luck