2003 CADILLAC ESCALADE headlamp

Bulb Replacement
SeeReplacement Bulbs on page 5-64for the proper
type of bulbs to use.
For any bulb changing procedure not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
Lighting
{CAUTION:
The low beam high intensity discharge lighting
system operates at a very high voltage. If you
try to service any of the system components,
you could be seriously injured. Have your
dealer or a quali®ed technician service them.
After your vehicle's HID headlamp bulb has been
replaced, you may notice that the beam is a slightly
different shade than it was originally. This is normal.
Halogen Bulbs
{CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside
and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb.
You or others could be injured. Be sure to read
and follow the instructions on the bulb
package.
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Headlamps
A. Low-Beam Headlamp (HID)
B. Daytime Running Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
D. High-Beam Headlamp
E. Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamp1. Open the hood of the vehicle.
2. Pry up the eight fastener plugs on the radiator
cover and pull the fasteners out.
3. Lift off the radiator cover.
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4. Pull the top left or right corner of the grill out so the
clips release. This will give you the needed
clearance for removing the headlamp assembly.5. Remove the horizontal pin from the headlamp
assembly by lifting the end of the pin upward
until it unsnaps and then pulling it toward the center
of the vehicle.
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6. Remove the vertical pin from the headlamp
assembly by turning the end of the pin away from
you until it unsnaps and then pulling it upward.
7. Remove the headlamp assembly by lifting it up and
then pulling it out and away from the front of the
vehicle.
8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lower
corner of the headlamp assembly. This will give you
better access to the headlamp assembly.9. Remove the rubber,
circular-shaped bulb
cap of the affected bulb
from the headlamp
assembly.
10. Turn the bulb connector counterclockwise and
remove it with the old bulb from the headlamp
assembly.
11. Unplug the electrical connector from the old bulb.
12. Plug in the electrical connector to the new bulb,
using care not to touch the bulb with your hands,
®ngers or anything damp or oily.
13. Place the connector with the new bulb into the
headlamp assembly and turn it clockwise until it
is tight.
14. Reinstall the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap onto
the headlamp assembly.
15. Reconnect the electrical connector to the lower
corner of the headlamp assembly.
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16. Place the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle,
being sure to align the lower locator tab with the
pocket on the vehicle (see arrow). Push the
headlamp assembly straight in and then down into
position.
17. Install the two pins and snap the ends into their
locked position.
18. Reinstall the grille and radiator cover by reversing
the removal procedure described previously.
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Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker and
Daytime Running Lamps
A. Low-Beam Headlamp
B. Daytime Running Lamp
C. Sidemarker Lamp
D. High-Beam Headlamp
E. Front Turn Signal Lamp1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
previously.
2. Remove the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap for
the affected bulb from the headlamp assembly.
3. Press the locking release lever, turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp
assembly. (There is no lock for the sidemarker lamp.)
4. Remove the old bulb from the bulb socket.
5. Put the new bulb into the bulb socket.
6. Put the bulb socket into the turn signal housing and
turn it clockwise until it locks. (There is no lock for
the sidemarker lamp.)
7. Reinstall the rubber, circular-shaped bulb cap to the
headlamp assembly.
8. Put the headlamp assembly back into the vehicle
by reversing the previous mentioned steps.
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4. Pull the bulb straight
out from the socket.
5. Press a new bulb into the socket, insert it into the
taillamp housing and turn the socket clockwise into
the taillamp housing until it clicks. The sidemarker
lamp does not have a release tab and therefore will
not click when it is installed.
6. Reinstall the rear lamp assembly and tighten the
screws.Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Low-Beam Headlamps (HID) *
High-Beam Headlamps 9005 or 9005 LL
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) 4114K
Front Marker Lamp 194
Front Parking and Turn Lamp 3157AK
Stop Lamp/Taillamp 3157K
Side Marker Lamp 194
Rear Turn Lamp 3157K
Back-up Lamp 3157K
* For replacement bulbs not listed here, please
consult your dealer.
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Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked, or badly rusted
or corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming loose, the
wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If the wheel leaks air, replace it (except some
aluminum wheels, which can sometimes be repaired).
See your dealer if any of these conditions exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel you need.
Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying
capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted
the same way as the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheel bolts
or wheel nuts, replace them only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you will be sure to
have the right wheel, wheel bolts and wheel nuts
for your vehicle.{CAUTION:
Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel
bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the braking and
handling of your vehicle, make your tires lose
air and make you lose control. You could have
a collision in which you or others could be
injured. Always use the correct wheel, wheel
bolts and wheel nuts for replacement.
Notice:The wrong wheel can also cause problems
with bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper height,
vehicle ground clearance and tire clearance to the
body and chassis.
See
Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-76for more
information.
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