Headlamp Capsule Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
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.

NOTE: Refer to Notice - Apply Tape When Removing Body Panels in Service Precautions.




5. Apply tape to the area around the headlamp opening to protect the paint.
6. Remove the headlamp bezel.

IMPORTANT: Support the headlamp capsule while removing the retaining screws.

7. Remove the headlamp capsule retaining screws.
8. Disconnect the headlamp bulb/socket electrical connectors.
9. Remove the capsule from the headlamp pivot and adjusting bracket.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

10. Remove the headlamp bulb/sockets from the capsule.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the headlamp bulb/sockets to the headlamp capsule.
2. Connect the headlamp bulb/socket electrical connectors.
3. Position the headlamp capsule to the headlamp pivot and adjustment bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the headlamp capsule retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the headlamp capsule retaining screws to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

5. Install the headlamp bezel.




6. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
7. Remove any protective tape applied during the removal procedure.




8. Rotate the headlamp motor/actuator manual control knob clockwise to lower the headlamp.
9. Install the headlamp motor/actuator knob cover.
10. Check and adjust the headlamp aimas 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).
11. Close the hood.