Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the hood.
2. Apply light pressure to the headlamp lens to hold the headlamp in place while removing the retainers.
3. Lift up the headlamp retainers to release, then remove the retainers.
4. Remove the headlamp mounting tabs from the slots in the upper fascia support and the fender reinforcement.




5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
6. Remove the headlamp.




7. Remove the rubber access covers from behind the headlamp bulb/sockets to be replaced.




8. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counterclockwise to release.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

9. Remove the headlamp bulb/socket from the headlamp.




10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp bulb/socket.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp bulb/socket.




2. Install the headlamp bulb/socket to the headlamp.
3. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket clockwise until fully seated.




4. Install the rubber access covers to the headlamp.




5. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.




6. Position the headlamp mounting tabs to the slots in the upper fascia support and the fender reinforcement.
7. Apply light pressure to the headlamp lens to hold the headlamp in place while installing the retainers.
8. Align the headlamp retainers over the headlamp mounting tabs, then press the retainers down until fully seated.
9. Inspect the headlamp for proper fit.
10. Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area may have disturbed the headlamp mounting brackets.
11. Close the hood.