Headlight assembly removal

2009 MERCURY MARINER
154,000 MILES • 2.5L • 4 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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ALISON CASEY
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My driver side headlight lens is severely cracked and needs to be replaced. I have removed the two bolts on the top and removed the bulb, but I cannot figure out how to get the headlight assembly to come out. I read something about having to take the bumper cover off for a 2007 Ford Escape, but was not sure how to do that or if I had to on my 2009 Mercury Mariner. Please HELP! Thank you!
May 6, 2016 at 9:24 AM
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HMAC300
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the fascia has to come off. Try pulling one side away far enough to reach headlight bolts and nut.
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May 6, 2016 at 9:45 AM
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ALISON CASEY
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Okay. Thanks so much! I am about to go see if I can handle it.
May 6, 2016 at 9:55 AM
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Let us know how it goes, nice post Hmac300
May 8, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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