Necessary preliminary work

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REMOVE FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock both retaining tabs and remove protective cap (1) in direction of arrow from headlight (2).

Installation note:

Protective cap (1) must be correctly engaged.

Check seal.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap And Headlight

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Replace protective cap (1), if applicable.

Observe NOTES REGARDING REPLACEMENT OF THE PROTECTIVE CAP .

Grip bulb holder (2) on both sides and pull in direction of arrow out of headlight.

Detach bulb (1) from bulb holder (2).

Remove bulb (1).

Installation note:

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in headlight.
Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Removing Bulb And Bulb Holder

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