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Can you provide me with the steps and any diagrams with how to replace both sides of the headlight lens assembly? If I need a special tool, can you give me as many specifics for it? Thanks!

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Remove the 3 bolts and any wiring and with a little wiggling the lens asswmbly will come out. The lower bolt may be hard to access as it is between lens and bumper

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