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extricating the headlight assembly 850 1995

You might consider removing the whole assembly to see where it's broken and how you might fix it. (You could also replace with one from a yard.) Removal is pretty easy - after you disconnect the wiring harness for the lights, 1) open the hood, locate the snap-tab for the corner light, press and remove the corner light. 2) If you have headlight wipers, lift the cap over the shaft spline nut, remove said nut (10mm), and pull off wiper. 3) Remove the three (I think) 13mm nuts that hold the headlamp assembly in place and then ease the assembly out. One of these nuts is accessed from the corner light, which is why it has to be removed.

The lens, as noted by others here, is held on by springy metal clips. DO NOT try to clean the reflector - the shiny surface is vapor deposited, and has been known to wipe right off. Also, left to right alignment is done at the dealer. If you try it yourself you'll likely break the L-R adjusting mechanism.

With luck you might find something easy to fix, like a broken screw, or at worst find a way to (temporarily) fix the assembly with epoxy or Homeland Security tape.
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David
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New headlamp question, '95 850 [850][1995]
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