Can you change the headlight on a Pontiac Montana?

When you change the headlight on your Montana, it is important to not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers because the oil from your fingertips will cause that part of the bulb to burn hotter, which significantly shortens the life of the bulb. Advance Auto coupon for 20% off entire order: KIOSK20

What kind of headlights does a Pontiac Sunfire have?

Some Pontiacs have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights. These bulbs have a very high voltage that runs through them, even if the battery is disconnected.

Is the HighBeam the same bulb as the headlight?

In some Pontiacs, the highbeam is the same bulb as the headlight and it is possible for the highbeam to work, but the headlight be burnt out even if they are the same bulb (and vise versa). Some Pontiacs have high intensity discharge headlights, sometimes referred to as xenon lights.

Where is the retaining clip on a passenger side headlight?

7) Reattach the retaining clip by swiveling it behind the lamp, pushing down on the top of the clip and latching the clip into the receiving hole. On both the driver and passenger lamps, the receiving hole for the clip will be on the passenger side of the headlight assembly.

How do you replace a headlight on a car?

Facing the front of the car with your right hand on the forward end of the fuse box, squeeze the sides of the fuse box lid, press the end tab with your index finger and lift up. The hinge for the fuse box lid will be near your elbow and so the front of the fuse box lid will swing up. Lift and detach.

Where are the headlights stored in a car?

Some headlights are stored in removable, easy-to-access assemblies that usually come out after removing a few screws.Take those out, and you can lay the headlight assembly onto the fascia to reach the bulbs. Example of this at 2:06 in the video on the top of the page.

Where is the headlight clip on a Prius?

On both the driver and passenger lamps, the receiving hole for the clip will be on the passenger side of the headlight assembly. You can see this hole by looking through the headlight while mounting the clip. Once clipped into place, the lamp will be held securely.