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Front Lamp Unit - Installation





LAMP - MK49





1. Position the front lamp unit (5) close enough to the front of the vehicle to reconnect the Front End Module (FEM) wire harness connections to the back of the lamp housing.
2. Position the lamp to the FEM support structure on the front of the vehicle.
3. Install and tighten the screw (2) that secures the gap adjuster (3) on the lower outboard front lamp unit mounting bracket to the outboard end of the lower FEM hydroform support structure. Tighten the screw to 2.8 Nm (25 in. lbs.).
4. Install and tighten the nut (4) that secures the lower inboard front lamp unit mounting bracket to the stud on the inboard end of the lower FEM hydroform support structure. Tighten the nut to 2.8 Nm (25 in. lbs.).
5. Install and tighten the screw (1) that secures the upper front lamp unit mounting bracket to the upper FEM hydroform support structure. Tighten the screw to 2.8 Nm (25 in. lbs.).
6. If necessary, loosen the nut on the gap adjuster to adjust the clearance between the front lamp unit and the front fender lamp opening. Acceptable clearance is from 0 to 4 millimeters (0 to 0.15 inches).
7. Reinstall the fascia onto the front of the vehicle. Front Bumper Fascia - Installation.
8. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
9. Confirm proper headlamp alignment. Adjustments.