Need help with headlight removal!

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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 05:37 PM
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Need help with headlight removal!

Hi everyone!

Just removed my bumper today attempting to change my hid/fogs out myself instead of taking it to a shop. After removing the front end I'm lost as to what to remove next to pull lights out. I've been spending more energy then I should I believe as it only took me 10mins to drop bumper and 1hr staring and removing all sorts of screws/bolts to no luck for the light.

I know it's pretty forward but the rain coming down is making it a hassle to improvise ATM. Any pics of screws or direction would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks you Folks!
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 06:01 PM
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There is one 10mm bolt ontop might be holding the fender or its underneath the fender bracket (#1 on the image). Then there is another 10mm bolt by where your daytime running lights are close to where the grille goes (#2 on the image). Then next to the blinker there is a screw or bolt holding the headlight connected to the fender (#3 on the image). Then your HID ballast is screwed/bolted down to the body of the car (look at the general area where it shows the #4 on the image). Hope it helps

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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 08:52 PM
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Thank you kindly

I was 1 screw/bolt short of success then fumbled for an hr like a zombie, the photos were idiot proof
Appreciate good folks like you taking your time out to help fellow AZer in need

Envy-
P.s. I shall have a toke in your honor CaliBud <(^^)< *cheers*
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by EnvyRL0621
Thank you kindly

I was 1 screw/bolt short of success then fumbled for an hr like a zombie, the photos were idiot proof
Appreciate good folks like you taking your time out to help fellow AZer in need

Envy-
P.s. I shall have a toke in your honor CaliBud <(^^)< *cheers*
Haha good stuff brother! Glad it worked out for ya
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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They didn''t make it easy deliberately. After all the many insurance claims on the 2nd gen TL for headlight assemblies, they had to make it difficult to replace.
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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Now that was a great post Calibud!
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