Replacing the headlamp assembly: Preparations

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Fig 1: Screw And Plastic Clip In Wheel Arch

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Fig 2: Removing Air Baffle

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The bumper is only removed on the side where the lamp is to be replaced.

Remove:

screw (A) and plastic clip (B) in the wheel arch
the air baffle under the car.

Fig 3: Bumper Bolts And Clips

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Remove:

the two screws (C) securing the bumper at the side member. These screws must be removed from underneath the car
the plastic clip (D) on the underneath of the front edge of the bumper.