How to Replace Headlight Mounting Bracket 93-97 Dodge Intrepid

Difficulty: Advanced · About 60 min · Dodge Intrepid

Replace the headlight mounting bracket, including removing the front bumper cover, on a 1993-1997 Dodge Intrepid.

Steps

1. Remove the bumper cover

   Remove the six Phillips screws in each wheel well and pull the inner fender panels down, remove the 3/8-inch bolt behind each panel, remove the five 3/8-inch bolts under the bumper cover, pull the cover off on both sides, then disconnect the fog lights and set the cover aside.

2. Remove the old headlight bracket

   Push the parking light's tab and pull it free, remove the headlight if you're keeping it by removing its two side screws and loosening the center screw, remove the bracket's four 10mm bolts, then pull it free.

3. Install the new headlight bracket

   Transfer the old clip onto the new bracket, set the bracket into place making sure the wiring harness feeds through the hole in back, refit the four 10mm bolts, reconnect and refit the headlight, then replace its three screws.

4. Aim the headlight

   Using the two screws at the top of the headlight (the inner one for left-right, the outer for up-down), aim the low beam at a wall 20 feet away so its bright spot sits about an inch below the bulb's height and points straight ahead, then confirm the high beam lines up with the low beam.

5. Reinstall the bumper cover

   Refit the parking light, reconnect the fog lights, position the bumper and clip it in on both sides, replace the bolt behind each inner fender panel and its six screws (using an awl to help line up the holes), then replace the five 3/8-inch bolts under the bumper.

Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.