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    please help, is there an easier way to change the headlight bulb on the 2005 g6 gt?

    the first time i had one go out, the oil change guy took off nearly the whole front cap.

    thanks,

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    Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

    sorry there is no other way...

    the headlight assembly has to come out

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    • #3
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      no easy replacement i broke one on the driver side. had to buy a new one $$$$$

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      • #4
        Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

        thanks, i felt like an idiot for not being able to find an easier way.

        also, thanks for not bashing me for not searching or something.

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            Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

            I am having the same issue. I have an 05 GT and the driver's side headlamp is out. Tried to remove the assembly and it will not detach. However, I got it far eough piut to determine the assembly is sealed and ther is no way to get to the bulb! DO I have to split the lens? What am I missing? The bulb I bought is a Sylvannia H11. But it is obvously different than what is in the car! The cross reference book listed ths bulb, but it is nothing like the small bulb that is in the car!

            Is this GMC's way of getting me to buy a new car!?

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            • #7
              Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

              Originally posted by cobra1365 View Post
              Tried to remove the assembly and it will not detach. However, I got it far eough piut to determine the assembly is sealed and ther is no way to get to the bulb! DO I have to split the lens?
              Pull harder?
              The bulb come out the back, so unless you get the assembly out, that bulb aint coming out either


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                Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                lows are H9 and highs are H7 if im not mistaken
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                • #9
                  Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                  Originally posted by killiger2009 View Post
                  lows are H9 and highs are H7 if im not mistaken
                  Highs are H9, lows are H11 as per manual


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                    Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                    thers a dust cover you have to take off to finaly access the bulb once you get it out.

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                    • #11
                      Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                      my 05 GT was a PITA to get the headlights out the first time.. but they DO come out.. the correct bulbs are H11 for lows and fogs, and H9 for highs..

                      there is a post on the signal side of the headlight that is 'snapped' into a plastic grommet.. you have to really get at it to get it out.. but there is no other way..

                      somewhere here on the site is a detailed how-to if you need further information


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                      • #12
                        Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                        The key is to get the side nearest the turn lamp out. It's a connector in the corner as shown here.



                        You have to get the side of the headlight nearest the middle of the car out past the front fascia or plastic bumper. Then it takes some force to pop out the side.

                        Hope this helps


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                        • #13
                          Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                          OK, thanks guys...I'll keep tugging and pulling!

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                          • #14
                            Re: headlight bulb replacement 2005 gt - please help

                            Finally got it! Used a LONG Phillips head screwdriver to pry with. Made sure the tip of the screwdriver was well past the bayonet fastener so as to distribute the force across a broader area. Popped right out.

                            Thanks again!

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