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Headlamp Bezel Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Headlamp Bezel Replacement: Removal Procedure:




1. Open the hood.
2. Raise the appropriate headlamp manually. Turn the manual headlamp control knob counter clockwise.
3. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

Headlamp Bezel Replacement: Removal Procedure:




4. Remove the screws retaining the headlamp bezel.

IMPORTANT: The headlamp bezel has a tab (3) which fits into a retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1). Observe caution when separating.

5. Grasp the sides of the bezel and pry them out slightly, then carefully begin to raise the rear sides and pull the bezel away from headlamp opening door.
Slowly remove the bezel to release the bezel tab (3) from the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1).
6. Remove the headlamp bezel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Headlamp Bezel Replacement: Installation Procedure:





IMPORTANT: The headlamp bezel has a tab (3) which fits into a retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1). Observe caution when joining.

1. Grasp the sides of the bezel and pry them out slightly, carefully begin to lower the front edge of the bezel into position on the headlamp assembly, then lower the sides into position and simultaneously CAREFULLY insert the bezel tab (3) into the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door.
2. Install the screws retaining the headlamp bezel.

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp bezel retaining screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in General Information.

Headlamp Bezel Replacement: Installation Procedure:




3. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
4. Lower the headlamp manually. Turn the manual headlamp control knob clockwise.
5. Close the hood.