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Headlamp

HEADLAMP

REMOVAL

NOTE: If replacing the left front low beam HID headlamp, the air box has to be removed first.




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the rubber boot (1) protecting the lamp/igniter from the elements.




3. Disconnect the electrical cable connector to the lamp/igniter by pulling straight down.




4. Release the retaining wire clip on the back of the lamp/igniter.
5. Grab the igniter by pulling rearward and rocking it slightly as you pull.
6. Pull the igniter straight out of the headlamp unit. The lamp is integral to the igniter and cannot be separated.

INSTALLATION




1. Push the igniter straight into the headlamp unit with the connector pointing straight down. The lamp is integral to the igniter.
2. Put the retaining wire clip on the back of the lamp/igniter.




3. Connect the electrical cable connector to the lamp/igniter.




4. Install the rubber boot (1) protecting the lamp/igniter from the elements.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.

NOTE: If replacing the left low beam headlamp, the air box has to be reinstalled.