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Headlamp: Service and Repair

Headlamp Unit Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable
2. Remove push-in fastener attaching seal to radiator closure panel.
3. Remove park and turn signal lamp.

Fig. 18 Headlamp - SLT:




4. Remove screws attaching top of headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
5. From behind front bumper, remove screws attaching bottom of headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
6. From behind the bumper, loosen the bumper mounting nuts to allow the bumper to lower for clearance. This is only necessary on the side to be removed.
7. Separate headlamp module from radiator closure panel.

Fig. 19 Headlamp - Sport:




8. Disengage wire connector from headlamp bulb(s).
9. Separate headlamp module from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install headlamp bulb(s).
2. Connect headlamp bulb wire connector(s).
3. Position headlamp in radiator closure panel.
4. From behind front bumper, install the screws attaching bottom of headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
5. From behind the bumper, tighten the bumper mounting nuts.
6. Install the screws attaching top of headlamp module to radiator closure panel.
7. Install park and turn signal lamp.
8. Install push-in fastener attaching seal to radiator closure panel.
9. Connect the battery negative cable.