Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.
- Remove the rear screw attaching the headlamp bezel.
- Remove the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
- Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
- Remove the screws from the side of 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 the parts.
- Pull the rear sides of the bezel out slightly, then begin to raise the rear sides and pull the bezel away from the headlamp opening door.
Pull the bezel to release the bezel tab (3) from the retaining clip (2) on the underside of the headlamp opening door (1).
- Remove the headlamp bezel from the vehicle.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.