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How to Adjust a Headlamp Beam on a 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier...

When you replace the headlamp assembly in the 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, you must also adjust the headlamp beams. Like most vehicles, there are two screws located on the headlamp assembly that control the vertical and horizontal direction of the headlamps. Proper adjustment is necessary for adequate visibility during nighttime driving; bad adjustment can make it difficult for you to see or make it difficult for oncoming drivers to see, creating a potentially dangerous situation. You can adjust the headlamp beams yourself with a screwdriver in about 15 minutes.
Park the Chevrolet Cavalier on a flat surface facing a wall or garage door approximately 15 feet away. Park the Car so that it is perpendicular to the wall.

Lift the hood and remove the plastic trim panel above each of the headlights. There are three plastic fasteners that secure the trim panel; pry the fasteners out using a flathead screwdriver. Lift the trim panel up to remove. There are two adjusting screws beneath the trim panel, one on the top of the headlamp assembly and one along the outer side of the headlamp assembly.

Turn the headlights on so that they shine on the wall. Ensure the headlights are on the "dim" setting.

Adjust the vertical bolt, located on the top of the headlight assembly near the center of the vehicle to raise or lower the headlight, using a crosspoint screwdriver. Turn the screw counterclockwise to lower the headlamp beam; turn the screw clockwise to raise the headlamp beam. Adjust the headlamp so that the beam is below a driver's eye level.

Adjust the horizontal bolt, located on the outer side of the headlamp assembly to move the headlamp beam right of left, using a crosspoint screwdriver. Turn the screw counterclockwise to move the headlamp beam right; turn the screw clockwise to turn the beam left. Adjust the headlamp so that the beam shines straight ahead or slightly toward the center of the vehicle.

Replace the plastic trim panel and fasteners and close the hood. Warning: raising the lights too high can make it difficult for other drivers to see you.

some times headlamp units have a plastic retaining clip on the underside of headlamp, does the headlight move from side to side? try to pull the headlight back from the top of unit then lift up the headlamp unit, if not it could be the headlamp adjusters holding unit in place.

I have a 2002 Impala, which should have the same headlights.
The headlight assembly is removed very easily.
There are two plastic tabs on the top of each headlamp. Pull both tabs straight up about 1 inch. The headlamp assembly will slide straight forward from the car.
Then you can remove bulb from the assembly.

Its Pretty easy see instructions below



REMOVAL PROCEDURE

1. Open and support the hood.
2. Remove the grille.
3. Pull up on the retaining tabs (1) in order to remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.
4. Disconnect the headlamp leveling electrical connector from the motor/actuator if equipped.
5. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector (2) from the headlamp assembly.
6. Remove the side marker socket (4) from the headlamp assembly.
7. Remove the park/turn socket (3) from the headlamp assembly.
8. Remove the headlamp assembly from the headlamp panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

1. Position the headlamp assembly to the headlamp panel.
2. Index and seat the tabs on the park/turn socket (3) to the headlamp assembly.
3. Index and seat the tabs on the side marker socket (4) to the headlamp assembly.
4. Connect the headlamp electrical connector (2).
5. Connect the headlamp leveling electrical connector to the motor/actuator if equipped.
6. Align and install the 4 locator pins on the back of the headlamp assembly into the retaining tab holes.
7. Push down on the retaining tabs (1) in order to lock the headlamp assembly into the headlamp panel.
8. Install the grille

Headlamp Removal & Installation Bulb Replacement To Remove:

1. Remove the Headlamp Assembly. Headlamp bulbs
   
   
2. Turn the high/low beam bulb socket counterclockwise to remove.

To Install:

1. Turn the high/low beam bulb socket clockwise to install.
2. Install the Headlamp Assembly.

Headlamp Assembly (Park, Turn, Cornering and Side Marker Lamps) To Remove:
Headlamp assembly R &I

1. Rotate the headlamp assembly retainer pins and pull up to remove.
2. Remove the mounting bolts.
3. Disconnect the harness connectors.

To Install:

1. Connect the harness connectors.
2. Position the headlamp assembly on the panel.
3. Rotate the retainer pins and push down to lock in place.
4. Install and secure the mounting bolts.

ok you have removed the bolt and the retaining pin
now pull the light foward to disengage the ball and socket attachment at the rear of the headlamp

There are 2 tabs that stick out just behind the headlamp assembly.Pull up on both of them and then just pull the headlamp assembly out.Now you can replace the bulb.Check to see if it works before reinstalling the assembly.Hope this helps.Good luck.

ithere are 4 bolts that hold it in...the top 2 are obvious..the others are behind the bumper. the bumper must be removed to acces them...here are the manuals instructions..


Item Part Number Description 1 — Headlamp assembly bolts (3 required) 2 — Headlamp assembly nut 3 13008 Headlamp assembly 4 14290 Electrical connectors
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19.

1. Remove the 3 headlamp assembly bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

1. Remove the headlamp assembly nut and the headlamp assembly.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Are you still looking for help with replacing headlights for 2005 VW.
If so , I have to replace mine tomorrow , I can photograph the process if that helps..

No, please watch the video. Headlight Change 2005 2007 Buick Terraza 2005 Buick Terraza CX 3 5L V6