Headlamps Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





NOTE: When removing body panels, apply tape to corners of panel and adjacent surfaces to help prevent damage.

1. Raise the hood.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the headlamp assembly to the upper fascia support and fender reinforcement.




3. Slide the headlamp outboard just enough to release the headlamp bracket tabs from the slots (1) on the upper fascia support and fender reinforcement.
4. Carefully reposition the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body in order to access the electrical connector.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
6. Remove the headlamp assembly.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE



1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.




2. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle body, just outboard of the installed position.
3. Align the headlamp bracket tabs to the slots (1) on the upper fascia support and fender reinforcement, then slide the headlamp inboard to engage and secure the tabs.





NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the headlamp assembly retaining bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp assembly retaining bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

5. Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp assembly was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets.
^ To check the aim of the headlamps using the screen method, refer to Headlamp Aiming (Screen Method). Adjustments
^ To check the aim of the headlamps using the mechanical method, refer to Headlamp Aiming (Mechanical Method). Adjustments
6. Close the hood.
7. Remove any protective tape applied during the removal procedure.