CROSSMEMBER-Headlamp Mounting: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Headlamp Attaching Screws

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the front fascia (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - REMOVAL) .
Remove the headlamp units (1) (Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL) .

Fig 2: Horn Mounting
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Disconnect the headlamp wire harness from the horns.
Remove the bolts that secure the horns to the headlamp mounting crossmember and remove the horns.

Fig 3: Hood Latch Removal
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Mark the location of the hood latch (2) on the front of the headlamp mounting crossmember (1) to aid in reinstallation.
Remove the two bolts (3) that secure the hood latch to the headlamp mounting crossmember and position the hood latch and cable out of the way.

Fig 4: Radiator Mounting Bracket
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Remove the bolts (2) the secure the radiator mounting brackets (1) to the headlamp mounting crossmember.

Fig 5: Headlamp Mounting Crossmember
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NOTE: Mark the location of the headlamp mounting crossmember to the other body components prior to removal of the crossmember to aid in reinstallation.
Mark the location of the headlamp mounting crossmember (1) to the front fenders.
Remove the bolts (2 and 3) that secure the headlamp mounting crossmember to the front fenders.
Remove the bolts (4) that secure the headlamp mounting crossmember to the front frame rails (5).
Remove the headlamp mounting crossmember from the engine compartment.