Headlamp Unit: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise vehicle on a hoist.
Remove wheel and tire.
Remove splash shield as necessary to access headlamp housing. See Figure.
Remove grille.
Remove the two fascia bolts from behind the grille. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Fascia Center Attaching Point
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1 - ATTACHING POINTS

2 - FRONT FASCIA
Remove fasteners attaching fender to fascia on the side being worked on.
Remove the three fasteners holding the lower fascia (3) to the lower radiator crossmember.

Fig 2: Locating Fasteners At Lower Fascia
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Make sure there is a slight gap (1) between the fender and fascia.

Fig 3: Locating Gap Between Fender And Fascia
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Disconnect wire connectors (2, 5, and 7).

Remove four nuts (1, 3, and 6) attaching headlamp housing (4).

Fig 4: Headlamp Unit Removal

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1 - MOUNTING HOLES

2 - FRONT SIDE MARKER/PARK/TURN SIGNAL LAMP

3 - MOUNTING HOLES

4 - HEADLAMP HOUSING

5 - LOW BEAM CONNECTOR

6 - MOUNTING HOLE

7 - HIGH BEAM CONNECTOR

Once the fascia (3) is loosened on the appropriate side and there is a gap between the fascia and the headlamp unit (1), place a shop towel underneath the headlamp unit (2) on the fascia (3) to protect it from scratches and marring.
Tilt the bottom of the headlamp unit (1) forward and then pull straight out of fender/fascia opening, taking care not to damage headlamp unit, fender, or fascia (2).

Fig 5: Locating Shop Towel Underneath Headlamp Unit

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Fig 6: Tilting Headlamp Unit

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