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Removal and Replacement

REMOVAL







1. Remove the fender splash shield lower retaining screw.
^ Push the fender splash shield to one side.







2. Remove the headlamp assembly lower retaining bolt.







3. Remove the radiator grille.







4. Remove the headlamp assembly.
^ Disconnect the headlamp assembly electrical connector.

INSTALLATION
1. If the headlamp assembly is defective, install a new one.

NOTE: Procedure if there is a concern over the formation of condensation inside the plastic headlamp lens or if the plastic headlamp lens is split.







2. Cut off the guide pin flush and de-burr as necessary.

NOTE: Sometimes the guide pin on the plastic headlamp lens is still present on a new headlamp assembly.







3. Install the headlamp assembly upper retaining bolts.
^ Connect the headlamp assembly electrical connector.

NOTE: Fix the headlamp assembly in place using the locating pin.







4. Do NOT install the retaining bolt any more.

NOTE: Sometimes there is no hole in the bracket of a new headlamp assembly.







5. Install the radiator grille.







6. Install the headlamp assembly lower retaining bolt.

NOTE: Fix the headlamp assembly in place using the locating pin.







7. Install the fender splash shield lower retaining screw.
8. Adjust the headlamps.