Headlight Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Do not perform work with wet hands, because there is a possibility of electrical shock.

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the clips and remove the air intake duct (rear). (When removing the headlight assembly RH)

Fig 1: Locating Air Intake Duct (Rear) Clips
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Remove the bumper face - front. Ref. to EXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIM>Front Bumper>REMOVAL .
Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the bracket - front bumper corner.

Fig 2: Locating Bracket - Front Bumper Corner Bolts And Clips
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Remove the light assembly - head.
CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the light assembly - head and the fender COMPL - front.
1. Disconnect connectors.
2. Remove the bolts and clips, and remove the light assembly - head.

Fig 3: Locating Light Assembly - Head Bolts And Clips

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