63 13 150 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left or right turn signal lamp

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Up to 09/2001:

Open hood.

Press down retainer (1) through bore in side panel and slide turn signal lamp towards front.

Fig 1: Pressing Down Retainer

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Installation:

Make sure bonded rubber seal (1) is correctly seated on trim (2).

Fig 2: Checking Bonded Rubber Seal

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From 09/2001:

Open hood.

Loosen screw (1).

Installation:

Observe tightening torque. 63 13 2AZ.

NOTE: Secure front turn signal lamp (2) against falling out.

Slide out front turn signal lamp (2) in direct of arrow.

Fig 3: Sliding Out Front Turn Signal Lamp In Direct Of Arrow

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Installation:

Make sure nut (1) is correctly seated on headlight housing (2).

If necessary, when screwing front turn signal lamp into place, secure nut (1) with screwdriver (3) against turning.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut On Headlight Housing

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Installation:

When sliding in front turn signal lamp (1), make sure guides (2) are correctly seated in headlight mounts (3).

Make sure bonded seal is correctly seated under front turn signal lamp (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Turn Signal Lamp

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All:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

NOTE: Turn signal lamp, front left: To release, turn bulb holder (2) clockwise. Turn signal lamp, front right: To release, turn bulb holder (2) counterclockwise. Turn bulb holder (2) and remove turn signal lamp (3).

Installation:

Make sure seal is correctly seated between bulb holder (2) and turn signal lamp (3).

Fig 6: Removing Turn Signal Lamp

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