Maintenance
Headlamp Removal
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7steps
~42min
2/5difficulty
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Note: To remove the retaining pins, use a flat-blade screwdriver to lift the central release pins.
- Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position, then open the hood.
- Remove the six retaining pins securing the front trim strip to the front trim panel.
- Remove the three upper bumper cover screws using a flat-blade screwdriver.
- Remove the retaining pin located inside the headlamp being repaired.

- Remove the two headlamp retaining screws using a flat-blade screwdriver.

- Remove the three lower wheel housing fasteners by turning them counterclockwise.

- Remove the two outermost lower front bumper cover fasteners, on the headlamp side being replaced only, by turning them counterclockwise.

- Separate the front bumper cover from the fender by gently pulling the front bumper cover outward, away from the vehicle, by 1.2 inches (3 centimeters).

- From the front of the vehicle, gently pull the front bumper cover out by 4 inches (10 centimeters), holding it beside the headlamp being replaced and at the front, at the bottom of the wheel opening.

- Gently pull the headlamp lens outward to release it from the lower mounting point.
- Carefully lift the headlamp and remove it from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the headlamp lens connector by pressing the connector tab.
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