Removal

REMOVAL




1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.

2. Remove wheel and tire.

3. Remove splash shield (2) as necessary to access headlamp housing.




4. Remove grille.

5. Remove the two fascia bolts (1) from behind the grille.




6. Remove fasteners attaching fender to fascia on the side being worked on.

7. Remove the three fasteners holding the lower fascia (3) to the lower radiator crossmember.




8. Make sure there is a slight gap (1) between the fender and fascia.




9. Disconnect wire connectors (2, 5, and 7).

10. Remove four nuts (1, 3, and 6) attaching headlamp housing (4).




11. Once the fascia (3) is loosened on the appropriate side and there is a gap between the fascia and the headlamp unit (1), place a shop towel underneath the headlamp unit (2) on the fascia (3) to protect it from scratches and marring.




12. Tilt the bottom of the headlamp unit (1) forward and then pull straight out of fender/fascia opening, taking care not to damage headlamp unit, fender, or fascia (2).