headlamp removal

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by partsmore, Oct 27, 2010.

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    partsmore Junior Member

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    Can anyone email me a link or instructions on how to get the RH / pass headlamp assy out?
    Trying to replace the projection H11 bulb on the right side and my hands are too large to put it in correctly. 2010 Prius II

    I searched forum and cant find instructions for the 2010. I removed the two screws in the top and the plastic clip - but there has to be more holding it in there.
    I removed the bolt to the air intake also.

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    First pic is from the owner's manual for bulb replacement. Second pic is from repair manual for headlamp assembly removal, after disconnecting the negative battery terminal, removing the radiator support cover, and removing the front bumper. Don't know if you really want to remove the whole assembly, but here ya go...

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    This is one of the most advanced cars on the market,

    and as suspected there is a bolt in the bottom of the headlamp assy

    that requires the bumper being removed to get the assy removed from the car.

    Come on..... I thought only USA made cars made everything complex so you had to

    go to dealer.
     
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    If I were you, I'd go back and re-try Step 1 in the owner's manual.
     
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    Tried that this am, after re-reading, and bloody fingers and hand........