Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL1. 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.