What Did You Do To Your HHR Today?
11-30-2021, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: 09-07-2021
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I have swapped at least 6 pairs of headlights in my HHRs.
It takes about an hour (maybe 2 the first time you do it). Basically, remove the bumper cover and then a couple of screws per headlight assembly.
The only tricky part is to release the clips holding the bumper to the front fender (I think there are 3 or 4 on each side) without scratching the paint on the fender or bumper cover. Using a flashlight, look into the small gap between the fender and bumper to find the tab that you have to press down to release the clip.
Steve
It takes about an hour (maybe 2 the first time you do it). Basically, remove the bumper cover and then a couple of screws per headlight assembly.
The only tricky part is to release the clips holding the bumper to the front fender (I think there are 3 or 4 on each side) without scratching the paint on the fender or bumper cover. Using a flashlight, look into the small gap between the fender and bumper to find the tab that you have to press down to release the clip.
Steve
11-30-2021, 01:34 PM
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Join Date: 11-04-2012
Location: Dedham Maine
Posts: 1,546
I have swapped at least 6 pairs of headlights in my HHRs.
It takes about an hour (maybe 2 the first time you do it). Basically, remove the bumper cover and then a couple of screws per headlight assembly.
The only tricky part is to release the clips holding the bumper to the front fender (I think there are 3 or 4 on each side) without scratching the paint on the fender or bumper cover. Using a flashlight, look into the small gap between the fender and bumper to find the tab that you have to press down to release the clip.
Steve
It takes about an hour (maybe 2 the first time you do it). Basically, remove the bumper cover and then a couple of screws per headlight assembly.
The only tricky part is to release the clips holding the bumper to the front fender (I think there are 3 or 4 on each side) without scratching the paint on the fender or bumper cover. Using a flashlight, look into the small gap between the fender and bumper to find the tab that you have to press down to release the clip.
Steve
11-30-2021, 01:45 PM
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Join Date: 02-01-2006
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I take a flat-blade screwdriver that fits the tabs correctly, put heat shrink over the last inch or two( at the blade), and then shrink it tight against the screwdriver. This forms a tight plastic coating over the screwdriver to prevent scratches, but retains the metal screwdriver for rigidity.
Steve
11-30-2021, 11:04 PM
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Join Date: 03-14-2015
Location: SoCal
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Now I remember why I purchased the HHR. Drove to the big box home improvement store to purchase some 8 feet lengths of lumber. Folded the front and rear passenger seats flat, stacked the lumber in the back, closed the rear hatch and away I went. Easy Peasy! I could never do that with my "other car."
12-01-2021, 09:14 AM
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Now I remember why I purchased the HHR. Drove to the big box home improvement store to purchase some 8 feet lengths of lumber. Folded the front and rear passenger seats flat, stacked the lumber in the back, closed the rear hatch and away I went. Easy Peasy! I could never do that with my "other car."
12-01-2021, 09:16 AM
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Join Date: 11-04-2012
Location: Dedham Maine
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Now I remember why I purchased the HHR. Drove to the big box home improvement store to purchase some 8 feet lengths of lumber. Folded the front and rear passenger seats flat, stacked the lumber in the back, closed the rear hatch and away I went. Easy Peasy! I could never do that with my "other car."
12-01-2021, 09:21 AM
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Join Date: 11-04-2012
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We are having a heat wave today, Temps to hit 40s :) So will WASH the HHR and my Truck, I
nstall he new seat covers in my truck.
I found they still make seat covers for the HHR, I have a cheapo set on now , Does the job but look crappy lol
So I will add them to my list of things for the HHR after I get the radio issue fixed,
I am thinking new radio with blue tooth so I can connect my phone ! And Speakers as well! SO will see ,
nstall he new seat covers in my truck.
I found they still make seat covers for the HHR, I have a cheapo set on now , Does the job but look crappy lol
So I will add them to my list of things for the HHR after I get the radio issue fixed,
I am thinking new radio with blue tooth so I can connect my phone ! And Speakers as well! SO will see ,