I used 1Panel2NV's "How to paint your headlights" as a great guideline. I will expand on that.

I didn't like the stock look


So I put the 3M tinted protective film on the headlights. However, that not only cuts down on my light output, it wasn't the final direction I wanted to go.



Pop your hood and remove the two 7mm bolts on each side of the radiator.


Remove the 7mm bolt from each wheel well


Now remove the 4 push pin clips on each side (2 under & 2 in each wheel well) as shown here by 1Panel2NV's pic


CAREFULLY pull the bumper from the wedge clips on both sides of the headlight. One above each wheel and one right next/above the 2 bolts you removed by the radiator. This requires small tools to help, maybe some tape to protect the paint.

Here's what you are looking at

Passenger Side
above wheel


next to radiator (in front)


Drivers side
above wheel


next to radiator (in front)

 

Then you have a bumperless HHR


Said bumper off car



I can now see my HID ballasts and my Wolo Horn


Remove the two 10mm bolts holding your headlights in


Firmly grasp the headlight and pull downwards to release the clips in these slats. Once released unplug your turn signal and headlight bulbs.


You have your two headlights for swapping


You must remove the bracket from your stock light and reuse on your new light. It simply unhooks.


Hook up the headlight and turn signal bulbs, slide the new light into place and snap in. Then replace the two 10mm bolts holding the light in place.

 

Repeat swap on other side


Reinstall your your front bumper. That part is really easy. Then enjoy your headlight swap or upgrade or whatever else you did.




Nice shot of my non-amber covered LED towers


Like McD's I'm Luvin It!

 

Very nice how-to & thanks !!

 

Great write up, thanks for the photos........ Wonder if the 2LT is much different?

 

Hey Gas Man,

Nice write up and pictures ! What we like even more is the lights you chose to install ! We actually think they look nicer than our fall editions !

Keep Up the Nice Work ,

 

Thanks & Thanks!

I don't think it is. Compare my thread to the paint headlight thread. The only difference I saw was the size of the bolts on the side of the radiator.

Thanks! And if you didn't already know I'm a picture abuser. I take so many that it can bother some folks, but the pics really make the difference.

As far as the DEPO lights, I like em so far. They are exactly what I wanted. Further, with the sale of my stocks, I can help others get here as well.

 

Cool, I'm doing this with the spare set i got at home.........


Guess that would make them 'Home Depo' lights, nyuk nyuk nyuk....

 

There ya go. Home DEPO lights!

LUV IT! Take lots of pics.

 

Very Sharp & agree, they look cooler than the Fall Editions..