Halogen Headlamp, Through 05.2008
Halogen Headlamp, through 05.2008
Observe notes on contact corrosion. Refer to=> [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.
• After any measures that could affect headlamp aim, headlamps must be readjusted. Refer to => [ Headlamps, Checking and Adjusting Conditions ] Testing and Inspection.
=> [ Preparing to Work on Headlamps, through 05.2008 ]
=> [ Headlamps ]
=> [ Low Beam Bulb ]
=> [ High Beam Bulb ]
=> [ Turn Signal Bulb, ]
=> [ Headlamp Housing Repair Set, Installing ]
Preparing to Work on Headlamps, through 05.2008
Left headlamp
- Remove the air filter housing.
Right headlamp
- Move the EVAP canister, with the lines still connected, to the side.
Headlamps
Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Turn light switch to 0 position.
- Remove front bumper cover.
- Remove bolt - 1 -.
- Insert long hex socket into opening - arrow 2 - and remove retaining screw on bottom of headlamp housing.
- Insert long TORX wrench into opening - arrow 1 - and remove retaining screw from headlamp housing.
• Secure screw to hex socket with body adhesive.
- Remove headlamp toward front from body.
- Unplug connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check adjustment nuts - 3 - on adjusters - 1 - and - 2 - for ease of movement.
- Screw adjuster as far down as it will go, but do not tighten.
- Insert headlamp and hand tighten upper screw - 1 -.
- Install the front bumper cover.
- Align headlamp to contours of body (gap widths).
- Tighten screws - arrow 1 - and - arrow 2 -.
• When tightening the screws, the adjusting nuts on the adjusters rotate toward headlamp housing mounting point and secure it.
- Adjust headlamps. Refer to => [ Headlamps, Checking and Adjusting Conditions ] Testing and Inspection.
Tightening Specifications
Low Beam Bulb
Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Turn light switch to 0 position.
- Preparations for working on headlamps.
- Release retainer tab - arrow - and remove the low beam housing cover from headlamp housing.
- Turn bulb socket - 1 - counterclockwise - arrow - and remove from headlamp housing.
- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - at bulb.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Do not touch glass cone with bare hands.
- Secure socket by turning clockwise.
- Close the housing lid.
High Beam Bulb
Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Turn light switch to 0 position.
- To work on the left headlamp, remove the air filter housing.
- Release spring clip - arrow - and remove high beam/parking lamp housing cover from headlamp housing.
- Remove bulb - 2 - from spring clips - arrows -.
- Disconnect harness connector - 1 - at high beam bulb.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Insert bulb in housing, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands.
- Place bulb on lower spring clip.
- Press bulb in housing over upper spring clamp resistance.
- Connect the connector and close the housing cover.
- Secure housing cover using wire clamp.
Turn Signal Bulb,
Removing
- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
- Remove appropriate front wheel.
- Remove appropriate front wheel housing liner.
- Turn bulb socket counter-clockwise - arrow - and remove from housing.
- Remove lamp from socket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Insert bulb in housing, taking care not to touch glass bulb with bare hands.
- Install front wheel housing liner.
Headlamp Housing Repair Set, Installing
• Headlamp mounting tabs that have broken off can be replaced by installing the repair set. Completely replacing the headlamp is not necessary.
• There are different repair kits for left and right headlamps. Refer to the electronic parts catalog ETKA.
Procedure
- Remove headlamp with broken mounting tab.
- Remove remains of broken mounting tab at headlamp housing.
- Place mounting straps - 2 - and - 3 - from repair kit on headlamp housing and secure tabs with straps - 1 - and - 4 -.
Tightening Specifications
