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Headlamp/Bulb, Replacing






Headlamp/bulb, replacing

Removal

Headlamps




- Switch off the ignition
- Set the switch for external lighting to zero
- Remove the bumper cover on the relevant side. Remove the clips for the grille. See Bumper, front, replacing Service and Repair (-2003), Bumper front, replacing Service and Repair (2004) or Bumper front, replacing Service and Repair (2005)
- Remove the upper screws from the guide for the bumper cover
- Remove the lower front screw. Slacken off the rear screw.




- Tension the guide. Remove the screw on the outside of the headlamp
- Carefully tension the casing. Remove the innermost screw from the headlamp
- Remove the uppermost screws from the headlamp
- Apply tape as protection above the casing at the headlamp.




- Carefully pry out the casing. Position the lower edge of the end of the casing on the guide. Hold the cover in position
- Release the headlamp
- Pull off the washer hose
- Separate and remove the connectors
- Remove the headlamp
- Remove the headlamp wiper motor. See Motor, headlamp wiper, replacing Service and Repair.

Other information
- To replace the bulb. See Bulb, headlamp, replacing Bulb, Headlamp, Replacing
- If misting problems arise If Misting Problems Arise.




1. Turn signal lamps
2. Parking lamps
3. Dipped beam
4. High beam.

Installation

Headlamps
- Position the headlamp
- Position the washer hose through the hole on the bracket for the wiper motor
- Pull out the top edge of the casing. Position the headlamp
- Thread in the upper screws
- Check the position of the air bleed hoses
- Pull the casing down from the guide
- Thread in the outer and inner screws
- Press in the headlamp. Tighten the upper screws
- Tighten the outer and inner screws
- Install the holder and guide for the cover
- Everything else is installed in reverse order
- Check and adjust the headlamp beam. See Headlamps, aligning Adjustments.