Headlights. Models up to 1996
Open and lock the hood in the open position. On models up to 1993, unscrew the 4 screws securing the grille and remove it. On XR3i models, unscrew the 4 screws and lift the grille up from the two slots. Remove the front turn signal.
At the rear of the headlight, disconnect the electrical connectors from the high and low beam bulbs and side light bulbs. First unscrew the lower headlight mounting screw, then both upper screws (see fig. 12.43).
Remove the headlight from the front of the vehicle. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. When reinstalling the headlight, check that the location pin fits into the recess and pay attention to the location of the washers on the mounting screws. Align the headlight with the direction indicator so that the upper and lower spacer ribs rest against the direction indicator. Make sure that the gap between the headlight and the turn signal is parallel. In this position, tighten both upper fixing screws. Remove the turn signal, then tighten the lower mounting bolt and reinstall the turn signal. Adjust headlights if necessary (see fig. 12.44, 12.45).
Models since 1996
Remove the grille and front bumper.
Remove the 3 screws securing the headlight to the body.
Disconnect the electrical connectors from the back of the headlight and remove the headlight from the vehicle.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Front direction indicator. Models before 1996 except XR3i
Disconnect the retaining spring from the rear of the turn signal.
Move the direction indicator forward and remove it from the vehicle.
Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the turn signal.
Remove the turn signal from the vehicle.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
XR3i Models
Insert a small thin screwdriver between the top edge of the turn signal and the bumper and release the mounting bracket.
Remove the turn signal assembly from the bumper.
Turn the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the turn signal.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Models since 1996
On models since 1996, the direction indicator is an integral part of the headlamp.
Front position lamp for XR3i models
Disconnect the retaining spring from the rear of the side light.
Move the marker lamp forward.
Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the parking light.
Remove the marker lamp from the vehicle.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Front fog lamp for XR3i models
Place a small, thin screwdriver between the top edge of the turn signal and the bumper and remove the mounting bracket.
Remove the turn signal from the bumper.
Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the turn signal.
Deviate the bracket of the fixing spring of the direction indicator, release the front fog lamp and remove it forward.
Remove the bulb from the front fog lamp.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Side turn signal
Open and lock the hood in the open position. Disconnect the side turn signal electrical connector from the bulkhead and tie a thin, long cord to the connector. This cord will be required to re-tighten the side turn signal wires into place during installation.
Turn the side repeater clockwise and remove it from the front fender.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Reversing lights
Remove the bulb holder from the luggage compartment.
Unscrew the nuts and remove the glass of the reversing lamp from the rear of the car (see fig. 12.46).
If necessary, replace the reversing light glass seal.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
License plate light
Using a lever, remove the license plate light from the rear bumper and disconnect the electrical connector.
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Rear fog lamp. Models up to 1993
Open the rear door, unscrew the 10 mounting screws and remove the interior trim at the rear of the car. Disconnect the electrical connector, then unscrew the lock nut and remove the reversing lamp. Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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