you are really a life saver. you just saved me $95 for the installation and i really appreciate that. went to canadian tire ask how much i was gonna pay for the installation and was told the above price and just shook my head. thank God i decided to go to youtube and found this video and did it myself......... thank you
Thanks! Just the instruction I needed! Short, direct, well lit, understandable. i went right out and performed the marker light replacement (without any blood) the first time!
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 Sedan and this video was exactly right on how to do it. Was a little bit hard to wiggle the headlamp out but I managed. I had a burned low beam and the socket was fried. I had to cut the wires and butt connect a new socket - then change the bulb. After doing the one side I went ahead like a pro and changed the other side also. Upgraded to Silvania X-Vision H11 night vision bulbs. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!
+L Jasper Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
Thank you for this! I have a 2005 and this really helped me figure it out, and I got it done. I did want to say, though, that my 2005 has a small piece of the front quarter panel that lips over the assembly. This made it difficult to follow the directions for pulling the assembly out. Once I realized I needed to pull the assembly basically straight out, it went much smoother. Not being someone who works on cars, this was an important little difference for me, so I thought I'd mention it. Once again, though, this was so helpful and I'm very grateful to have had your help.
thanks for the tutorial. gave me the confidence to get right under the hood and replace my lightbulb in 15-30 minutes. i also learned that the owner(s) before me had done the same but messed up at some point because the light isnt fitting properly with its factory hole so they made one beneath the original hole. very helpful video
+Eric Deshields Glad we could help, Eric! If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
+Ronniesha Sims Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. For anyone else looking to replace their headlights, 1A Auto offers the set at the following link: www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Thanks so much for just being on point the whole time no added 5 muinettes of talking about how its hard to hold the camera at the same time and what not, got mine fixed now
This was very helpful. There is a common recall for headlights with other GM models but not the Pontiac yet. NBC has a recent article ("General Motors Headlight Recall")
Holy crap!! I wonder if all of 1A auto’s tutorials for Pontiac G6’s will be this one. That will help me very much! Not many tutorials on the 4 cylinder model, mostly the V6 or the GT/GXP models
+jaycampos666 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
just a tip for everyone watching .allways check all the lights to make sure they all work BEFORE the head lamp capsule is installed . just because a part is new doesn’t mean it’s any good . this rule of thumb applies to anything new . example… you buy a new car . it’s new but you still end up taking the car in for repairs . many part increases the odds that something can cause problem . i’m a retired gm tech . trust me on this info .
Failed to mention the pin like clip above the wheel well. it just doesn't pop off that easily on a Pontiac G6 2007. You must pull straight forward or risk breaking that pin/clip.
Although the video is VERY informative & states this housing removal applies to 2005 - 2010, my 2005 gets hung up at the fender side of the housing & DOES NOT leave it's area. Very frustrating. It would be helpful to show removal on a 2005 G6. I was hoping to do this myself.
Does the front turn signal/parking light bulbs and the marker light need to be amber? I’m buying new trim signal bulbs and marker light bulbs. I’m not sure if I should buy clear bulbs or amber bulbs. Does it matter which one?
I hate my G6 for a lot of reasons, but changing the bulbs is absolutely one of them. Most other cars I've dealt with (mine and others) you don't have to take out the entire headlight, and so can be easily done in a parking lot outside of any local auto store without tools.
Sorry I wasn't very clear, I was asking if there was a different process or set of steps for removal of the passenger side head light. I have the job done now but I ended up breaking that blue clip in the process. I think that's where everyone is getting hung up. Thanks for your video & your fast response as well!
Are there any telltale signs that can show if an issue is just the bulb or something more? Due to vehicle issues with my mom's 2007 GM Envoy, she's been driving my 2008 G6 sedan. I'm currently searching for employment right now so I don't drive my car much and I've not gotten around to taking a look at it myself since she frequently has the car during daylight hours for school and during night hours for work (however, there is some layover time in which I could help take a look at it, myself and my brother). About a week ago, she reported an issue with the left light. I believe the turn signal still works as I did get to drive it today (completely forgot to check this issue for her though) and I know usually if there's an issue with the turn signals, it'll blink rapidly when I turn on the signal to let me know the bulb no longer works (at least, my 2005 Chevy Malibu did this. I'm hoping a newer vehicle would do the same). This evening though I just heard her complaining about both lights not working. My brother went out and took a look at it and I'm assuming he was able to get at least one light working since she's not here now. I suppose what makes me scared that it's something more than just the bulbs is the fact that my brother was able to mess around with it and get at least one working again. It's great that my mom was able to go to work (since she's holding down the fort until I can work again and help with bills as I was previously doing), but if it's just the bulbs, I don't think finagling with it should've been able to fix the issue. Perhaps it's too early to have even typed this comment without first changing the bulbs so I'll see if we can do that tomorrow but any advice would be much appreciated! We're not car-savvy people so I usually try to watch simple how-to videos about our vehicles so that we can resolve issues ourselves.
Fluffymiyster Bulbs are fairly inexpensive, so changing the bulbs and seeing if that solves your problem might be a good idea. You might also want to look into checking the tail light wiring with a voltmeter. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
I want to replace my headlight assemblies with new ones. I was going to pay someone to do it, but it looks pretty simple. Would you recommend someone with no car experience try this themselves?
+PhoenixB4U Thank you for checking us out. With the use of our video, someone with no experience, but a proper set of tools may complete the headlight replacement. 1aauto.com
+Michele McQueen We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
This didn't work on my 06 4 door sedan. There is an alignment pin thats barbed on the outer side of each lens assembly that goes into a locating hole on the fender. There was no way to pull the outer edge of the lens out as in the video, it didn't budge. Instead I had to pull the inside of the lens out and force the bumper/fascia behind the headlight then dislodge the bottom flange. Only then was I able to pull if off of the barbed locating pin. Judging by how easy he was able to pull the outside to the lens forward I'm guessing that the car in the video doesn't have those pins. Got it done anyway, just a little more swearing, lol! 😅
+josh leopard Thanks for watching. Buy the part in this video on 1AAuto.com: www.1aauto.com/2005-10-pontiac-g6-driver-side-amber-turn-signal-headlight/i/1alhl02858
+Lynette McCray No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out.Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
+hoopy1 Thanks for watching! The replacement process will be the same, but the bulbs themselves are different sizes. The low beam uses a H11, while the high beam is a H9 bulb.
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you are really a life saver. you just saved me $95 for the installation and i really appreciate that. went to canadian tire ask how much i was gonna pay for the installation and was told the above price and just shook my head. thank God i decided to go to youtube and found this video and did it myself......... thank you
Thanks! Just the instruction I needed! Short, direct, well lit, understandable. i went right out and performed the marker light replacement (without any blood) the first time!
Such an easy design to work with. I've seen other FWD sedans where you had to go in through the fender to replace a bulb.
I have a 2008 Pontiac G6 Sedan and this video was exactly right on how to do it. Was a little bit hard to wiggle the headlamp out but I managed. I had a burned low beam and the socket was fried. I had to cut the wires and butt connect a new socket - then change the bulb. After doing the one side I went ahead like a pro and changed the other side also. Upgraded to Silvania X-Vision H11 night vision bulbs. THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!
+L Jasper Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
This was the PERFECT video. Straight to the point and easy to follow! I was able knock out the headlight replacement so fast!
Thank you for this! I have a 2005 and this really helped me figure it out, and I got it done. I did want to say, though, that my 2005 has a small piece of the front quarter panel that lips over the assembly. This made it difficult to follow the directions for pulling the assembly out. Once I realized I needed to pull the assembly basically straight out, it went much smoother. Not being someone who works on cars, this was an important little difference for me, so I thought I'd mention it. Once again, though, this was so helpful and I'm very grateful to have had your help.
thanks for the tutorial. gave me the confidence to get right under the hood and replace my lightbulb in 15-30 minutes. i also learned that the owner(s) before me had done the same but messed up at some point because the light isnt fitting properly with its factory hole so they made one beneath the original hole. very helpful video
+Eric Deshields Glad we could help, Eric! If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
Thank you for making this awesome video ,08 her original head lamp bulbs lasted 12 full years no BS .happy Thanksgiving all.
Thank-you for the time and effort putting this video together. Really helpful.
+Ricky Hendershott No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
Thank You guys. You really have the best video tutorials for my pontiac.
+Ronniesha Sims Congratulations on the successful repair. We're glad the video helped you out. For anyone else looking to replace their headlights, 1A Auto offers the set at the following link: www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Thanks so much for just being on point the whole time no added 5 muinettes of talking about how its hard to hold the camera at the same time and what not, got mine fixed now
i swear all they videos is really helpful, they show you where every thing at to the littlest screw lol
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This was very helpful. There is a common recall for headlights with other GM models but not the Pontiac yet. NBC has a recent article ("General Motors Headlight Recall")
Thank you for watching! Glad to be of help. Please let us know how the repair turns out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
very helpful, getting past the part of "twisting" the headlight housing out is the trick. thanks.
Holy crap!! I wonder if all of 1A auto’s tutorials for Pontiac G6’s will be this one. That will help me very much! Not many tutorials on the 4 cylinder model, mostly the V6 or the GT/GXP models
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Super helpful! Especially for a girl who knows literally nothing about cars!
Thanks 1A. You guys have the best videos and knowledge to these repairs. Saved me again
+jaycampos666 Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA+Comment&I5OzuoeyI
your videos are the most helpful on youtube. very detailed and informative.
+Chris Vine Thanks for watching. We're glad you liked it. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
just a tip for everyone watching .allways check all the lights to make sure they all work BEFORE the head lamp capsule is installed . just because a part is new doesn’t mean it’s any good . this rule of thumb applies to anything new . example… you buy a new car . it’s new but you still end up taking the car in for repairs . many part increases the odds that something can cause problem . i’m a retired gm tech . trust me on this info .
forgot to mention the clip above the wheel well. it just doesn't pop off that easily on a Pontiac G6 2006.
Failed to mention the pin like clip above the wheel well. it just doesn't pop off that easily on a Pontiac G6 2007. You must pull straight forward or risk breaking that pin/clip.
Thanks for the video, just changed my bulbs. Very helpful!
Thank you for watching!
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Doing this today. Putting in some Silverstar Ultras :)
Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out!
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1A Auto Parts Worked really well! The new bulbs are nice and bright :)
What year is your G6?
Thanks for your help! I really appreciate it!
Is it normal to break the locator pin that they replaced at the end
Although the video is VERY informative & states this housing removal applies to 2005 - 2010, my 2005 gets hung up at the fender side of the housing & DOES NOT leave it's area. Very frustrating. It would be helpful to show removal on a 2005 G6. I was hoping to do this myself.
Thank you quick and easy
Does the front turn signal/parking light bulbs and the marker light need to be amber? I’m buying new trim signal bulbs and marker light bulbs. I’m not sure if I should buy clear bulbs or amber bulbs. Does it matter which one?
This video helped me a lot thank you so much
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What are the low beams high beams and blinker bulb numbers do u know fog light too?
what a goofy pontiac way to do the headlight. but thanks for the video!
I hate my G6 for a lot of reasons, but changing the bulbs is absolutely one of them. Most other cars I've dealt with (mine and others) you don't have to take out the entire headlight, and so can be easily done in a parking lot outside of any local auto store without tools.
+Nigel Jordan Thank you for your feedback!
Is there something I'm missing for the passenger side headlight? thanks!
Thank you for watching. Unfortunately i am not sure what you are asking.
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Sorry I wasn't very clear, I was asking if there was a different process or set of steps for removal of the passenger side head light. I have the job done now but I ended up breaking that blue clip in the process. I think that's where everyone is getting hung up. Thanks for your video & your fast response as well!
Jared Schipper Thanks for watching. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanks for the help!
Are there any telltale signs that can show if an issue is just the bulb or something more? Due to vehicle issues with my mom's 2007 GM Envoy, she's been driving my 2008 G6 sedan. I'm currently searching for employment right now so I don't drive my car much and I've not gotten around to taking a look at it myself since she frequently has the car during daylight hours for school and during night hours for work (however, there is some layover time in which I could help take a look at it, myself and my brother).
About a week ago, she reported an issue with the left light. I believe the turn signal still works as I did get to drive it today (completely forgot to check this issue for her though) and I know usually if there's an issue with the turn signals, it'll blink rapidly when I turn on the signal to let me know the bulb no longer works (at least, my 2005 Chevy Malibu did this. I'm hoping a newer vehicle would do the same). This evening though I just heard her complaining about both lights not working. My brother went out and took a look at it and I'm assuming he was able to get at least one light working since she's not here now.
I suppose what makes me scared that it's something more than just the bulbs is the fact that my brother was able to mess around with it and get at least one working again. It's great that my mom was able to go to work (since she's holding down the fort until I can work again and help with bills as I was previously doing), but if it's just the bulbs, I don't think finagling with it should've been able to fix the issue. Perhaps it's too early to have even typed this comment without first changing the bulbs so I'll see if we can do that tomorrow but any advice would be much appreciated! We're not car-savvy people so I usually try to watch simple how-to videos about our vehicles so that we can resolve issues ourselves.
Fluffymiyster Bulbs are fairly inexpensive, so changing the bulbs and seeing if that solves your problem might be a good idea. You might also want to look into checking the tail light wiring with a voltmeter. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
I want to replace my headlight assemblies with new ones. I was going to pay someone to do it, but it looks pretty simple. Would you recommend someone with no car experience try this themselves?
+PhoenixB4U Thank you for checking us out. With the use of our video, someone with no experience, but a proper set of tools may complete the headlight replacement. 1aauto.com
What are the proper set of tools for this repair?@@1AAuto
@@tacoboy129 seriously? click play.
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How do you adjust the headlights? My one is way of
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thank you, that was very helpful
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is there a site where i can buy new plastic rivets?
Thank you for the awesome video very good 💯👌
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Can u do a video on headlight harness for a Pontiac g6
+Tony Jones We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1AAuto.com
What's the size of the lightbulb for the low beams???
Thank you for the info
I have a broken locator pin as well and I’m having trouble removing it. Any advice?
+Michele McQueen We currently do not have an auto repair video that covers this particular repair. We will keep this request in mind in the event that we need to make this repair in the future. 1aauto.com
Does the headlight socket come with the headlight assembly?
K. Storrs Yes, the headlight comes with the bulb sockets. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393
This didn't work on my 06 4 door sedan. There is an alignment pin thats barbed on the outer side of each lens assembly that goes into a locating hole on the fender. There was no way to pull the outer edge of the lens out as in the video, it didn't budge. Instead I had to pull the inside of the lens out and force the bumper/fascia behind the headlight then dislodge the bottom flange. Only then was I able to pull if off of the barbed locating pin. Judging by how easy he was able to pull the outside to the lens forward I'm guessing that the car in the video doesn't have those pins. Got it done anyway, just a little more swearing, lol! 😅
It's H11 for 2007 g6 , correct ?
Thank you so much!
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If I already have the bulb, about how much would like the head light cover it self cost
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Can you show how to take off this bumper
Excellent!
+Dale Link Thank you!
Thanks so much!!!
+Lynette McCray No problem. Glad to hear it helped you out.Thanks for checking out our videos! If any of our viewers need to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them. We also offer free shipping on all orders in the US. www.1aauto.com/1A/HeadLights/Pontiac/G6/1ALHP00375?TH-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Thanks so much, I will check it out.
I came across this video looking for the reservoir for the blinker fluid!! 🤣🤣
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SO HIGH BEAM LOW BEAM SAME BLUB
+hoopy1 Thanks for watching! The replacement process will be the same, but the bulbs themselves are different sizes. The low beam uses a H11, while the high beam is a H9 bulb.
You really don’t even need to take it out
+Ty Mcclarty Thanks for the tip!
I need a 7mm socket, which my socket set does NOT include....fml.
What a stupid light setup. Just another reason why I would never purchase a Pontiac.
yet here you are. on a pontiac video.
Seriously the worst design
Thank you so much!