2008 - Current Dodge Avenger The new Dodge Avenger gives a sporty look to the often drab mid-sized sedan class, with the possible future option of AWD and a performance engine upgrade.

Front fender headlight removal

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 2, 2010 | 09:10 PM
  #1  
72combo's Avatar
72combo
Thread Starter
|
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,563
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Default Front fender headlight removal

Anyone have directions to remove the right front headlight assy and inner wheel well and for that matter the front bumper cover.
 
Reply
Old Feb 6, 2010 | 11:50 AM
  #2  
heifetz17's Avatar
heifetz17
Registered User
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 17
Likes: 0
From: Billings, MT
Default

LAMP UNIT

1.Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.2.Loosen the fascia on the side that you are working on (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Bumpers/FASCIA, Front - Removal) .


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 3.Remove the lower headlamp assembly fasteners (2) and the lower facia support bracket (1).


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 4.Remove the lower outboard fastener (6).


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 5.Remove the upper fastener closest to the center of the vehicle (3).


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 6.Remove the upper fastener closest to the fender (4).


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 7.Disconnect the front lamp unit electrical connectors (5) and remove the front headlamp assembly.

NOTE: If replacing the front lamp unit, the bulbs must be transferred to the new unit.
REMOVAL



NOTE: Driver side splash shield is a two piece assembly to enable easy access for battery removal.
<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 1.Remove both front wheels. (Refer to 22 - Tires and Wheels - Removal) 2.Remove push pins (3).3.Remove fasteners (2).4.Remove splash shields from wheel wells.

REMOVAL


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 1.Remove air inlet push pin (4) and air-box fastener (2).


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 2.Remove grille push pins (2) and fascia fasteners (1) from grille.


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 3.Lift vehicle and on both the left and right remove two splash shield fasteners (1) and eight push pins.4.Remove splash shields from vehicle.5.Remove closeout panel (Refer to 13 - Frame and Bumpers/Bumpers/FASCIA, Front Lower - Removal) .


<A xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> 6.Slide fascia forward disengaging from push pins.7.If equipped, disconnect fog lamp connectors.8.Disconnect the side marker lamp electrical connectors.9.Remove fascia from vehicle.
 
Reply
Old Mar 24, 2010 | 06:08 PM
  #3  
72combo's Avatar
72combo
Thread Starter
|
Champion
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 3,563
Likes: 0
From: Ontario, Canada
Default

Wow no wonder they charge so much, and what a pain to change a bulb or battery....
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:50 PM.