Headlight Assembly Removal
Racer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 318
Likes: 11
From: Temecula CA
I did this job myself, and I'm not a very skilled mechanic! I found it to be easier than advertised. If you search the Forum you will find some information on the job, but I couldn't find a step by step guide. I only replaced one assembly only so I did not have to take off the entire front bumper. I just loosened one side and I was able to remove the assembly without a problem.
I started by removing the wheel, then I removed the access panel and front push pins from the wheel well. Then remove the screws that attach the fender in the engine bay, on the side where the light is. Then remove the push pins and bolts on the bottom of the car that attach the front bumper, again only necessary on the side where the concerned headlight assembly is. You should now be able to easily remove the wiring harness from the back of the light assembly. I recall that there are some screws holding the light assembly in place. Remove those, and by gently lifting up the body work you should be able to remove the headlight assembly. Watch out for sharp objects on the light assembly that could scratch your paint!
Take your time and it's easy to see how everything is put together. It took me about two hours. Best of luck.
I started by removing the wheel, then I removed the access panel and front push pins from the wheel well. Then remove the screws that attach the fender in the engine bay, on the side where the light is. Then remove the push pins and bolts on the bottom of the car that attach the front bumper, again only necessary on the side where the concerned headlight assembly is. You should now be able to easily remove the wiring harness from the back of the light assembly. I recall that there are some screws holding the light assembly in place. Remove those, and by gently lifting up the body work you should be able to remove the headlight assembly. Watch out for sharp objects on the light assembly that could scratch your paint!
Take your time and it's easy to see how everything is put together. It took me about two hours. Best of luck.
