Remove headlamp assembly rx350

bulb replacement?

You may be able to clear bumper cover by pusihing down while pulling out lamp.

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SECTION 417-01: Exterior Lighting 2005 Freestyle/Five Hundred/Montego Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Procedure revision date: 03/14/2005
Headlamp Assembly - Five Hundred, Montego Printable View (211 KB)
Item Part Number Description 1 W702706 Top headlamp assembly bolts (2 required) 2 W704551 Side headlamp assembly bolt 3 W702706 Front headlamp assembly bolt 4 13005/13006 Headlamp assembly (RH/LH)
Removal

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19.

1. Remove the 4 bolts and the headlamp assembly.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.

Installation

1. Connect the electrical connectors and position the headlamp assembly in place.

1. Install the side headlamp assembly bolt.
   • Tighten to 11 Nm (8 lb-ft).

1. Install the front headlamp assembly bolt.

1. Install the top outboard headlamp assembly bolt.

1. Install the top inboard headlamp assembly bolt.

1. Install the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19.

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1. Release hood latch and open hood.
2. Remove the headlamp assemblies.
3. Hoist vehicle and support with safety stands.
4. Remove the five push pin fasteners attaching bottom of fascia/air dam to radiator closure panel.
5. Remove front wheels.
6. Remove front wheelhouse splash shields fasteners as necessary to gain access to bolts attaching front fascia to fender.

Fig. 1
Fig. 2

1. Remove the two bolts and two nuts attaching fascia to the front fenders (Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2).
2. Disconnect fog lamp wire connectors, if necessary.
3. Lower vehicle.
4. Remove two bolts attaching the upper grille support to the headlamp mounting panel at each side of the grille.
5. Remove bumper fascia from vehicle.

INSTALLATION

1. Position front bumper fascia on vehicle (Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2).
2. Install the two bolts attaching fascia to headlamp mounting panel at each side of grille.
3. Hoist vehicle and support with safety stands.
4. Install the two bolts and two nuts attaching fascia to the front fenders. The fascia should be flush to fender.
5. Install front wheelhouse splash shields fasteners.
6. Install front wheels.
7. Connect fog lamp wire connectors, if necessary.
8. Install the five push pin fasteners attaching bottom of fascia to radiator closure panel.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Install the headlamp assemblies.

To change the bulbs you need to first remove the 5 plastic pop screws on the front bumper. They're spread out at the top of the bumper right under the hood. Once you get those out, you have to remove the two hex bolts on each headlight. Then it gets tricky. You need to pull the light towards the front of the car until it pops out of the ball-bearing type mount on the fender. Once that pops out, you have to pull the front bumper forward while maneuvering the headlight out towards the front.

As per the manual it says as follows:---

Open the hood.

Hold the headlamp to prevent damage to the headlamp or to the fascia. Remove the bolts from the headlamp assembly. Remove the push-in-retainers across the front fascia. Remove the headlamp assembly. Lift the headlamp upward to release the locating tab from the front edge of the fender.

Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.

Remove the headlamp bulb access cover by rotating the headlamp bulb access cover counterclockwise, if necessary.

Remove the headlamp bulb from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.

Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector, if necessary.

Remove the park/turn bulb access cover by rotating the cover counterclockwise, if necessary.

Remove the park/turn bulb from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.

Gently pull the park/turn bulb from the socket, if necessary. Install the park/turn bulb into the bulb socket.

Install the park/turn bulb socket into the headlamp housing by rotating the socket clockwise.

Install the park/turn bulb access cover by rotating the cover clockwise.

Connect the headlamp bulb to the headlamp electrical connector.

Install the headlamp bulb into the headlamp housing. Rotate the socket clockwise until locked.

Install the headlamp bulb access cover by rotating the cover clockwise.

Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle. Lift the headlamp upward to release the locating tab to the front edge of the fender.

Install the bolts to the headlamp assembly. Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Install the push-in-retainers across the front fascia.

Close the hood.

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Yes you do. This is the steps to do that to replace the entire headlight assembly:


Remove the front fascia.

• Remove the front fascia extensions, if equipped.
  
• Remove the front fender liners.
  
• Remove the fog lamps.
  
• Remove the bolts (4) from the front bumper fascia (3) at the fender.
  

Remove the bolts from the front bumper fascia at the fender

Remove the push-in retainers (2) from the bumper fascia using J38778.

Remove the fascia bolts (1) from the fascia.

Remove the fascia from the vehicle.

Remove the 3 bolts which secure the composite headlamp.

Remove the 3 bolts which secure the composite headlamp

1. Remove the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.
   
2. Remove the sidemarker bulb, if necessary.
   
3. Remove the composite headlamp assembly from vehicle.
   

To install:

1. Install the sidemarker bulb to the composite headlamp, if removed.
   
2. Connect the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.
   
3. Secure the composite headlamp to the vehicle with the 3 bolts. Tighten the headlamp mounting bolts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   
4. Install the front fascia.
   
5. Install the headlamp bulb to the composite headlamp, if removed.
   
6. Fasten the headlamp bulb retainer clip.
   
7. Install the socket to the headlamp bulb.
   
8. Install the rubber cover to the composite headlamp.
   
9. Aim the headlamps.
   
10. Close the hood.
    

Front bumper requires removal to gain acsess to the lower 10mm bolts. Bumper comes off by removing the 2 10mm bolts on the top of the bumper then unscrew the 2 T30 screws in the front wheel arch liner (bumper side) and then you will be able to see a 10mm bolt reversed into a bracket at the top of the bumper from a inside veiw, remove and repeat for the other side. Then its 3 10mm bolts that secure the front under tray (if yours has one). Then there will be another 10mm bolt to the wing side of the headlamp from a above veiw. Bumper should then just pull off and watch for the connector for the fog lamp harness.

Just the 2 lower headlamp bolts andit should pull from its housing

SECTION 417-01: Exterior Lighting 2002 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Lamp Assembly —Headlamp Removal and Installation
WARNING: The halogen fog lamp bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass envelope is scratched or if the bulb is dropped. Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp assembly until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bolt for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed.

1. NOTE: Make sure that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
   Release the ambient air temperature sensor.

1. Remove the radiator grille opening cover at the top shelf of the bumper.

1. Remove the radiator upper sight shield.
   1. Remove the pin-type retainers.
   1. Remove the radiator upper sight shield.

1. Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
   1. Remove the three bolts.
   1. Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the headlamp assembly.

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
   • If necessary, install new bulbs.
   

Actually, your manual (if you have the Touring Model) says the following:

Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolt from the underbody through the hole in the splash shield.

Remove the fog light assembly from the bumper by pulling its inner edge first, then the whole assembly out of the bumper.

Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down.

Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise.

Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.

Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.

Reinstall the fog light assembly into the bumper. Tighten the mounting bolt.

Insert the new bulb into the assembly and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.

I would take another look for the hole in the splash shield. You will need a socket wrench to remove the bolt. It is always possible that there may be a plastic cover disk of something of that sort covering the hole, or you might have to remove the splash shield itself (I doubt that), but the bolt is there. Take your time, you'll find it.

Hope this helps you.

Touring Model
Use a wrench to remove the mounting bolt from the underbody through the hole in the splash shield.
Remove the fog light assembly from the bumper by pulling its inner edge first, then the whole assembly out of the bumper.
Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pushing on the tab and pulling the connector down.
Remove the bulb from the fog light assembly by turning it one quarter turn counterclockwise.
Push the electrical connector onto the new bulb.
Turn on the fog lights to test the new bulb.
Reinstall the fog light assembly into the bumper. Tighten the mounting bolt.
Insert the new bulb into the assembly and turn it one-quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Hope this helps you.

2003 Nissan Altima

Step 1: pop hood, remove grille. use a flathead screwdriver to release the black tabs holding it in.

Step 2: at the very bottom of the bumper, there are two screws on each side that hold the fender liner to the bumper, remove those

Step 3: peel back the fender liner to get to two bolts that are directly under the headlight which bolt the bumper to the car. remove those bolts, but be careful when removing the last one as your bumper may fall off and get damaged. (do this for each side)

Step 4: if you have fog lights, disconnect them before pulling the bumper off

Step 5: there are four bolts holding the headlamp assembly in, two on top, one on the front under the assembly and one on the side. (do this for each side)

Step 6: disconnect the three connectors to the headlamp assembly once you begin to pull the assembly out. they are push tab connectors, you may need to use a screw or flathead screwdriver to release them. just be careful not to damage them

Step 7: you have your headlight assembly out, now you should see a greyish dust cover with wires coming out of the back. that is where your driving lights are located. you will have to turn it to open it. depending on if you have halogen or HID bulbs (I have HID, so mine are strapped in with a metal clamp)

Step 8: replace your bulb and reverse the process to install the headlamp

Hope this helps. And don't let taking the front bumper cover off discourage you, it's actually very easy to do. The first time i took mine off, it took me all of ten minutes. it gets faster after that.

ithere are 4 bolts that hold it in...the top 2 are obvious..the others are behind the bumper. the bumper must be removed to acces them...here are the manuals instructions..


Item Part Number Description 1 — Headlamp assembly bolts (3 required) 2 — Headlamp assembly nut 3 13008 Headlamp assembly 4 14290 Electrical connectors
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Make sure the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.

1. Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to Section 501-19.

1. Remove the 3 headlamp assembly bolts.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

1. Remove the headlamp assembly nut and the headlamp assembly.
   • Disconnect the electrical connectors.
   • To install, tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.