Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the front bumper.
(Refer to "Front Bumper .")
Loosening the head lamp mounting bolts (A) (2EA) and disconnect the head lamp connector (B).
Then, remove the head lamp assembly (C).
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the head lamp lens or fender.
Fig 1: Removing Head Lamp Assembly (1 Of 3)
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Fig 2: Disconnecting Head Lamp Connector (2 Of 3)
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NOTE: Take care that holding clip (A) is not to be damaged.

Fig 3: Holding Clip (3 Of 3)
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In case of HID type, disconnect the head lamp leveling actuator connector (A).

Fig 4: Disconnecting Head Lamp Leveling Actuator Connector
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Remove the dust caps from the head lamp assembly after turning in the counter clock-wise direction.
1. Head Lamp (High) Cap
2. Head Lamp (Low) Cap
Fig 5: Removing Dust Caps From Head Lamp (High) Assembly (1 Of 2)
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Fig 6: Removing Dust Caps From Head Lamp (Low) Assembly (2 Of 2)
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