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Prius c headlight assembly removal

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by loklok1, Jan 5, 2017.

  1. loklok1

    loklok1 Junior Member

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    Has anyone tried to remove the headlight assembly and if so could you provide instructions or pointers on how to do so? Much appreciated thanks.
     
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    If I need to remove only one headlight... Do I have to remove bumper cover completely? Is it possible to just pry side to get access to a third bolt?

    PS. I broke a bulb in the housing... have only "connector" in my hand. So, have to remove headlight assembly to remove remainings... Don't even want to try to pick it in place - afraid I can push it inside the housing.
     
  5. Brandon Most

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    I have. It's pretty straight forward once the bumper cover is off. If you aren't in a hurry I plan to do some wrapping in the next couple of weeks that will have the front end apart and I can grab photos then.
     
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  6. PriusII&C

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    Hi Brandon,

    I just wonder if you are going to post the steps and photos on how to remove the front bumper cover? I have water condensation in my front headlight (driver side) and want to repair it.
     
  7. ztanos

    ztanos All-around Geek!

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    Pretty sure he did a guide a few days ago. Do a quick search.
     
  8. Brandon Most

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    Yes I did, I was just too lazy to search back to find this thread. lol

    Here you go Bumper, Badge, Grill, and Headlight notes. Not a how to, but it might help. | PriusChat
     
  9. Runswithdog

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    Just an FYI for anyone who needs to replace a headlight assembly in the Prius C. I was able to remove/replace the headlight assembly by releasing the top of the bumper as seen as the three clips in Brandon's first picture and unsnapping the side needed to reach the bolt for the headlight/bumper clip and to pull the bumper back far enough to get the headlight assembly out. Complete removal of the bumper was not needed.
     
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