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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Partially remove the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.

  2. Object Number: 812121  Size: SH

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing the bulb.
       • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb.
       • Properly dispose of the used bulb.
       • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  3. Remove the fog lamp bulb/socket from the fog lamp by rotating counterclockwise.

  4. Object Number: 812122  Size: SH
  5. Remove the nuts from the fog lamp.

  6. Object Number: 812123  Size: SH
  7. Remove the fog lamp from the front bumper fascia.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 812123  Size: SH
  1. Position the fog lamp to the front bumper fascia.

  2. Object Number: 812122  Size: SH

    Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the fog lamp nuts to the fog lamp.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).


    Object Number: 812121  Size: SH
  5. Install the fog lamp bulb/socket to the fog lamp rotating clockwise until fully seated.
  6. Install the front fender liner. Refer to Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.