Need to replace the Left (drivers side) headlight assembly on my 04 S40. Does anyone know if I need to remove the bumper cover to get the headlight out?

Thanks

Did you ever hear from anyone re: headlight removal? I have a 2000 S40 with a new headlight for the passenger side, but it looks like the bumper cover has to be removed to get the broken one out. If so, this is poor design.

On my 2001 S40 - open the hood and there is a screw that holds the side marker/directional in. I back it off some and pull the side marker/directional straight forward til the guide pins on the back end clear. This helps with access to the headlites. they are a tight fit