For 1990-2009 cars

# Info - Headlamp Capsule Availability

Subject: | Headlamp Capsule Availability

Models: | 1997-2000 Chevrolet Venture

| 1997-2000 Oldsmobile Silhouette

| 1997-2000 Pontiac Trans Sport

The headlamp capsules for the above vehicles can now be purchased separately from the mounting frame and aiming assembly. These capsules come complete with a new bulb. If headlamp capsule replacement becomes necessary, use the following procedure:

1. Remove the one wing nut that secures the cornering lamp to the vehicle.
2. Remove the cornering lamp from the vehicle & disconnect the two electrical connectors.
3. Remove the two wing nuts that secure the headlamp to the vehicle.
4. Remove the headlamp from the vehicle and disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the two 10mm hex head screws and one 10mm nut that attach the black frame to the headlamp.
6. Remove the two 5.5mm hex head screws that attach the headlamp to the black frame.
7. Separate the headlamp from the frame.
8. Remove the two 7mm hex head screws that attach the black horizontal aiming device to the headlamp.
9. Transfer the horizontal aiming device and two screws to the NEW headlamp.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

10. Remove the two 7mm hex head screws that attach the black pivot to the headlamp.
11. Transfer the black pivot and two screws to the NEW headlamp.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

12. Install the black frame to the NEW headlamp capsule.
13. Install the two 5.5.mm hex head screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

14. Install the two 10mm hex head screws.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 5 N·m (45 lb in).

15. Install the one 10mm hex head nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 6 N·m (55 lb in).

16. Connect the electrical connector to the NEW headlamp bulb and install the headlamp on the vehicle.
17. Install the two wing nuts and hand tighten.
18. Connect the two electrical connectors to the cornering lamp and install the lamp on the vehicle.
19. Install the wing nut and hand tighten.
20. Inspect the headlamp for proper operation and aim.

### Parts Information

Part Number | Description
--- | ---
16530509 | Headlamp Capsule - Left Side (U.S. & Canada) Includes Bulb
16530510 | Headlamp Capsule - Right Side (U.S. & Canada) Includes Bulb
16530511 | Headlamp Capsule - Left Side (Export Only) Includes Bulb
16530512 | Headlamp Capsule - Right Side (Export Only) Includes Bulb

Parts are expected to be available from GMSPO, 5/22/00.

### Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:

Labor Operation | Description | Labor Time
--- | --- | ---
N0270 | Headlamp Asm, Composite - Replace (Right Side) Includes Aiming Both Headlamps | 0.5 hr
N0271 | Headlamp Asm, Composite - Replace (Left Side) Includes Aiming Both Headlamps | 0.5 hr
N0272 | Headlamp Asm, Composite - Replace Both Left & Right Includes Aiming Both Headlamps | 0.7 hr