Headlamp, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Remove the ignition key, if equipped.

-- Remove the radiator grille. Refer to RADIATOR GRILLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the components.

Carefully remove the bumper cover. Make sure that the bumper cover is not deformed or ripped.
When removing the headlamp the surface can be scratched. Tape up those areas which could be damaged.

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-- Remove the bolts -3- from the front wheel housing liner.

-- Remove the bolts between the bumper cover and lock carrier from below.

-- If equipped, remove the bolts -1-.

-- Detach the bumper cover -2- from the fender and remove in the direction of the -arrow A-.

-- Tape off the marked areas -3- on the headlamp -2-.

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-- Tape off the bottom of the fender brace -4-.

-- Tape off the marked area -5- on the bumper cover -1-.

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-- Remove the bolts -3, 5 and 6-.

-- Loosen the bolt -4-.

-- Unlock and disconnect the connector.

-- Remove the headlamp -1- forward.