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Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement



HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

NOTE: Refer to Avoid Touching the Bulb Notice in Service Precautions.




1. Open the hood.
2. Rotate the headlamp retainer pins outward.




3. Remove the headlamp retainer pins.
4. Pull out the headlamp assembly in order to access the electrical connector.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.




6. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb counterclockwise.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the new bulb to the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb clockwise in order to lock in place.

IMPORTANT:
- Replace a high beam bulb with another high beam bulb. The high beam bulb has a red gasket.
- Replace a low beam bulb with another low beam bulb. The low beam bulb has a gray tip and a yellow gasket at the base.

2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
3. Install the headlamp assembly.




4. Install the headlamp retainer pins.




5. Rotate inward and lock the pins in place.
6. Inspect the operation.