Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator cover from the knob.
3. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.




4. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.




5. Remove the headlamp bezel.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

6. Reach through the opening between the headlamp assembly and the frame rail to access the headlamp bulb/socket.
7. Rotate the headlamp bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp capsule.
8. 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 capsule rotating clockwise until fully seated.
3. Install the headlamp bezel.




4. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.




6. Install the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
7. Check and adjust the headlamp aim as necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Visual Method) or Headlamp Aiming (Export, LH Rule of the Road) or Headlamp Aiming (Export, RH Rule of the Road).
8. Close the hood.