97 Gran Prix Install headlights

I have to do the same thing. The chilton's guide shows that there are 2 screws on the top rear of the headlight and blinker unit. Once those screws are removed it appears that the entire unit can be lifted out.

Onces its out I hope there is a visible way to disconnect the headlight unit from the rest of the assembly.

Please let me know if that works. I have a headlight in my garage waiting to be installed.

I've done this before on my wife's 97 GP, and yes that's the proper way. Undo the two screws and the whole unit will come out. If I remember right, I think the outer edge can be a little "tricky".. I believe it hooks in or something. (Been a year probably since I did this.) But once it's out, it's obvious how to change the bulb. (Easy, too.)

-Wrench

Yes...you are correct. Two 6mm screws and then push the whole unit to the outside of the car, then straight out. There are two plastic tabs that slip into the front metal work of the car. The unit will not come out until you clear the tabs from the keeper/slot.

Got the job done and can now do it in five minutes (practice make perfect). Installing the new lights went fine until I stripped one of the screws that go into the plastic light. This was solved by using a tie-wrap to hold the light in place.

Then adjusted the aim by shooting the lights against my garage door. Now I can see the road and I tossed the old lights with bulbs into the trash can.

The lights for this version car really suck big time. The old ones filled up with water and provided very little light down the road. I may upgrade the bulbs when I have some extra cash.

Bill