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Removal Procedure

CAUTION: Refer to HALOGEN BULB CAUTION .
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the thumb screw from the back of the headlamp.
  3. Release the headlamp retainer by lifting up.
    Fig 1: Removing Headlamp Thumbscrew
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  4. Pull the headlamp straight forward, to release the ball stud from the grommet.
  5. Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Headlamp Electrical Connectors
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  7. Remove the bulb(s) from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.
    Fig 3: Removing Headlamp Bulb
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  8. Release the headlamp trim tabs from the headlamp, if required.
    Fig 4: Releasing Headlamp Trim Tabs
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  9. Remove the headlamp trim from the headlamp, pulling to release the adhesive tape.
  10. Clean adhesive from the headlamp trim and headlamp using 3M™ adhesive remover P/N 8984, or equivalent.
    Fig 5: Removing Headlamp Trim
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