Repair Procedures: Removal: Notes

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the Front Bumper Cover.
(Refer to Body - "FRONT BUMPER COVER ")
Loosening the head lamp mounting bolts (3EA) and disconnect the head lamp connector (B).
Then, remove the head lamp assembly (A).
NOTE:
- Take care not to scratch the head lamp lens or fender.
Fig 1: Head Lamp Assembly
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Fig 2: Head Lamp Connector
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NOTE: Take care that holding clip (A) is not to be damaged.

Fig 3: Holding Clip
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When installing the HID head lamp, disconnect the head lamp leveling actuator connector.

Fig 4: Head Lamp Leveling Actuator Connector
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Remove the dust caps from the head lamp assembly after turning in the counter clock-wise direction.

Fig 5: Removing Dust Caps From Head Lamp Assembly

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