2001 Chrysler 300 headlight replacement

Tiny
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  • 2001 CHRYSLER 300
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,300 MILES
How do you replace the headlight bulb?
Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 AT 1:10 PM

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Tiny
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Hello and thanks for donating

REMOVAL

Release hood latch and open hood.
Remove large rubber grommet (70 mm x 168 mm) from splash shield to gain access to fascia fasteners
Remove fasteners attaching fascia to the front fender and splash shield, using access hole in splash shield
Remove the push pins attaching the fascia to the upper radiator closure panel
Remove jackscrews attaching headlamp housing to crossmember and remove the lamp housing to access the lamp(s) Headlamp Jackscrews
Roll fascia forward to clear way for headlamp housing removal
Disconnect wire connector from back of lamp socket(s) and/or bulbs.
Remove headlamp housing INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result.

Place headlamp housing into position.
Connect wire connector to lamp socket(s) and/or bulbs.
Verify headlamp and signal lamp operation.
Install jackscrews to attach headlamp housing to crossmember.
Align fascia to bumper reinforcement and install the top center push pins, to upper radiator closure panel.
Align the two fascia studs to the fender vertical attachments, at the same time align the fascia groove on the horizontal flange with the fender drive pin. Push fascia rearward to engage the fasteners.
Install nut on fascia stud through the splash shield access hole.
Verify headlamp operation and alignment
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Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 AT 5:30 PM

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