Pontiac: Pontiac Grand AM 2000 Headlamp Replacement

I'm trying to replace a couple of headlamps and I'm having difficulty
removing the black round clips from the splash guards and headlamp
assemblies. Any suggestions? These clips appear to have an expandable anchor
thru a round black washer.

Many thanks,
John

I had success with gripping the middle part with a slip-joint pliers and
pulling straight up. Prying with a screwdriver was harder.

Then once the top covering is out of the way you have the challenge of
lifting the latches for the headlamp assembly (the inboard one has to be
lifted while pushing back slightly).
And be careful removing the plastic retaining ring, the ears that hold
the bulb in are easy to break off (ask me how I know).

I assume the 2000 is the same as 1999, which is what I have.

John wrote: