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How to Remove the Glass Lens from a Car Headlamp

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Headlight

Before you can carry out the procedure I will describe, you must have already removed the headlamp from the car. Start by heating the silicone sealing the glass with a heat gun designed for bodywork. Once done, gradually remove the silicone using a flat-head screwdriver. After this step, heat the entire perimeter of the headlamp to remove any remaining silicone. Then, insert the flat-head screwdriver into the gap between the glass and the headlamp itself, and pry along the entire perimeter of the glass. Once this step is complete, you will have successfully removed the glass from the headlamp.

Updated on 24 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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To open the bonnet on this vehicle, follow these simple instructions: first, open the driver's door and locate the lever positioned just below the dashboard, marked with an image of the vehicle with the bonnet open. Pull this lever towards you until you hear a "click" indicating the bonnet is released. Next, exit the cabin and stand in front of the bonnet to disengage the safety catch and complete the opening. To do this, slightly lift the bonnet, locate the yellow lever underneath, and pull it to the left to fully release and open the bonnet.

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