Removal And Installation: Headlamp

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NOTE:

Removal and installation of the left headlamp is shown in the illustrations. Removal and installation of the right headlamp is identical.

Removal

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

The headlamp is locked onto the carrier plate -1- with the bracket -arrow A-.

Fig 1: Identifying Carrier Plate

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Use a (Phillips® head) screwdriver to release the socket -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Turning Screwdriver 50 Degrees

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-- Turn the screwdriver -1- about 50 degrees in the direction of the -arrow- in order to loosen the headlamp from the locking mechanism.

-- Remove the headlamp forward from the opening in the body.

-- Release and disconnect the connector from the headlamp.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect and lock the connector -2- to the headlamp.

Fig 3: Identifying Guides

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-- Position the headlamp on the guides -1- and "carefully" slide it in all the way till it stops.

-- Turn the screwdriver -1- about 50 degrees in the opposite direction of the -arrow- in order to lock the headlamp.

Fig 4: Turning Screwdriver 50 Degrees

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The headlamp is locked when the audible "click" is heard.

-- Make sure the gap around the headlamp is even all the way around.

If the gap is uneven, then adjust the headlamp installed position, refer to HEADLAMP INSTALLED POSITION, CORRECTING .

-- Check headlamp for functions.

-- Check headlamp adjustment and adjust the headlamps, refer to HEADLAMP, AIMING .