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UNIT, Headlamp: Removal: Removal

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Splash Shield
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  1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
  2. Remove wheel and tire.
  3. Remove splash shield (2) as necessary to access headlamp housing.
    Fig 2: Identifying Two Fascia Bolts Behind Grille
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  4. Remove grille.
  5. Remove the two fascia bolts (1) from behind the grille.
    Fig 3: Identifying Lower Bumper Fascia
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  6. Remove fasteners attaching fender to fascia on the side being worked on.
  7. Remove the three fasteners holding the lower fascia (3) to the lower radiator crossmember.
    Fig 4: Identifying Gap Between Fender & Fascia
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  8. Make sure there is a slight gap (1) between the fender and fascia.
    Fig 5: Identifying Headlamp Unit Mounting Nuts & Wire Connectors
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  9. Disconnect wire connectors (2, 5, and 7).
  10. Remove four nuts (1, 3, and 6) attaching headlamp housing (4).
    Fig 6: Identifying Shop Towel On Fascia Underneath Headlamp Unit
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  11. 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.
    Fig 7: Tilting Headlamp Unit Forward
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  12. 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).