Tuesday, April 22, 2014
How to Replace a Headlight on a 2002 Trans Am
Unlike many other 2002 vehicles, the 2002 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am used sealed -beam headlights for both low and high beams. This is largely due to the muscle cars "flip-up" headlight doors. The benefit is that the headlights are easier to change than some. The low beam headlights on the Trans Am are located closest to the side fenders and the high beam headlights are located closest to the vehicles grill.
Instructions
- 1
Turn the headlight switch to the on position. When the headlight doors open, turn the headlight switch back one turn to the parking light position. Leave the switch in this position for the remainder of the procedure.
2Remove the three trim panel screws (one on top and two on each side) that surround the dual headlights using the Phillips head screwdriver. Remove the trim panel and set it aside face up to avoid scratching it.
3Remove the four screws (two on top and two on bottom) on the faulty headlight retaining bracket. Inspect the screws before attempting to remove them. The screws are located near each upper and lower corner of the bracket. Do not turn the screws at the top center above the headlight or on the center side of the headlight. These are headlight adjusting screws.
4Pull the headlight out far enough to grasp the three-pronged plug connected to the back of the sealed beam headlight. Unplug the connection from the headlight.
5Install the replacement headlight by plugging it into the three-pronged wire harness (making sure the words and numbers stamped on the outer headlight lens are in the upright position) and then place the headlight into its hole.
6Replace the retaining bracket and screws to hold the headlight into place.
7Test the headlight by turning the headlight switch back to the on position. Turn the headlight switch back to the parking light position.
8Replace the trim panel and retaining screws.
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