How to Replace the Headlight in a 2006 HHR

The headlights in a 2006 Chevy HHR are halogen headlights. There is no specific service life on the headlights, but eventually they will fail. Normally, this is caused by a break in the filament inside the headlight bulb. Occasionally, moisture gets inside the headlight housing and can short out the bulb. When this happens, you need to replace the headlights with new 9004 style headlights from any auto parts store.

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Instructions

- 1
  
  Open the hood and unplug the connector from the back of the headlight.
- 2
  
  Turn the headlight collar counterclockwise. This will unlock it from the headlight housing.
- 3
  
  Pull the old headlight out of the housing assembly.
- 4
  
  Insert the new headlight into the housing. Make sure the tabs on the headlight align with the notches in the housing.
- 5
  
  Secure the headlight to the housing by rotating the collar clockwise.
- 6
  
  Reconnect the power connector to the back of the headlight.

"Chevrolet HHR 2006 - 2008 Factory Service Repair Manual"; General Motors; 2007

Comments

Kendal May 20, 2011
On youtube the guy had to take the whole front end off.
maychorian Apr 10, 2011
This is inaccurate. To get at the HHR's headlights you have to go through the wheel well. I had to do this just the other day on my 2006 HHR.
Scott Mar 19, 2011
How do you get to the back of the head light?

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