Removal and Installation

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Raise and support the hood (16612).
Remove the headlamps. For additional information, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.

Fig 1: Removing Parking Lamp Screws

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Remove the parking lamp screws.
Pull the parking lamp (13200) forward and disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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Remove the radiator grille (8200).
1. Remove the screws on top of the radiator grille.
2. Grasp the radiator grille by the lower crossmember and pull forward firmly to disengage the three lower clips.
3. Remove the radiator grille.
Fig 3: Removing Radiator Grille
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Remove the upper A/C condenser air deflector retainers.

Fig 4: Removing Upper A/C Condenser Air Deflector Retainers
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Remove the radiator grille opening panel reinforcement screws.

Fig 5: Removing Radiator Grille Opening Panel Reinforcement Screws
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Remove the grille opening panel reinforcement (8A284).
- Disconnect the headlamp connectors.
Fig 6: Disconnecting Headlamp Connectors
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.