For 1990-2009 cars

## Front Fog Lamp Replacement Oldsmobile

#### Tools Required

J 38778 Door Trim Pad and Garnish Clip Remover

### Removal Procedure

Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

• | Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.

• | Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.

• | Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.

• | Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.

• | Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.

• | Properly dispose of the used bulb.

• | Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle

in General Information.

2. Remove the front tires.Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

in Tires and Wheels.

3. Remove the front fender liners.Refer to Fender Liner Replacement

in Body Rear End.

4. Remove the outer fog lamp screw.
5. Remove the inner fog lamp screws.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp.
7. Remove the fog lamp assembly from the vehicle.
8. UseJ 38778 in order to remove the push-in retainers that retain the fog lamp to the fog lamp bracket.
9. In order to remove the fog lamp bulb from the fog lamp,turn the fog lamp bulb counterclockwise.

### Installation Procedure

1. Install the fog lamp bulb to the fog lamp.
2. Align the fog lamp to the fog lamp bracket .
3. Install the push-in retainers to the fog lamp bracket.
4. align the fog lamp assembly to the front bumper fascia.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the screws that retain the fog lamp to the front bumper fascia.

Tighten
Tighten the fog lamp to front bumper fascia screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

6. Install the electrical connector to the fog lamp.
7. Install the outer fog lamp screw.

Tighten
Tighten the outer fog lamp screw to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

8. Install the front fender liners.Refer to Fender Liner Replacement

in Body Front End.

9. Install the tires.Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation

in Tires and Wheels.

10. Lower the vehicle.

## Front Fog Lamp Replacement Pontiac

### Removal Procedure

1. Remove the screws that retain the fog lamp to the bracket.
2. Remove the fog lamp from the slot in the bracket.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

### Installation Procedure

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the fog lamp to the slot in the bracket.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

3. Install the screws that retain the fog lamp to the bracket.

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