HEadlight Assembly

[JustJake]

okay ive got a 2008 cx-7. my right(passanger side) low beam went out and in trying to change it i broke a shiny plastic piece off of the headlight assembly. dealer wants $660 for a new one but i dont have that kind of money right now so im going to take off the headlight assembly and quick fix it until i have the cash for a new one. does anyone know how to remove the right headlight assembly?

 

[njaremka]

chances are good you will have to remove the bumper first, then it should be pretty straight forward after that.

 

[JustJake]

thats what i figured i would have to do but im nowhere close to being a mechanic so i figured i would post to the forum before i got off work and tackled the project

 

[avhed]

I dropped the clip and screw in the assembly when changing the driver's side low beam bulb today. Will the bulb be in proper alignment and be secure without them?
I hope I am not in the same position as JustJake. I wonder if I park on a steep hill, maybe the clip and screw slide down to the back end of the assembly?

 

[njaremka]

sounds like you have to remove the light assembly from the car, and try to shake it loose. you know, that screw is supposed to stay in there, and the clip unhooks and pivots out of the way.