European headlight assembly removal

N. KYLA OSBORNE

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1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
V6
120,000 MILES

I need to replace the headlight assembly in my car (base model sedan). This has what Chevrolet called the "European" style composite headlights: the assembly for each side has a single lens that covers the compartments for both the regular and high beams. The bulbs can be replaced by twisting and then pulling straight out of the back of the assembly. Can you tell me how to get the assembly (rather than just the bulb) out? I can see two metal clips near the top on the back side of the assembly that appear to hold it in, but I am not sure if there are additional bolts etc, that need to be removed.

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KEN L

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Hello,

You might need to remove some of the front grill to get at all of the bolts that hold the lens housing in. also, I think there are some bolts that come up from the bottom as well. You will need to jack the car up here is a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Look using a flashlight to see if you can tell where the bolts are. Sorry I do not have any images to give you :(

The repair manuals do not show anything.

Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken