Daytime Running Lamp Bulb - Removal

BULB - DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when working on the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp system, be certain to take the proper precautions. The headlamp switch must be in the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. There is a risk of fatal injury caused by contact with high voltage used in the HID headlamps. There is a risk of explosion or fire caused by highly flammable materials in the vicinity of damaged HID lighting elements. There is a risk of injury caused by exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light, a risk of burns caused by high component operating temperatures, a risk of mercury poisoning through glass splinters produced by bursting HID lighting elements. There is also a risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with the skin. Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on HID headlamps. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove flammable materials and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.

NOTE: The following procedure applies only to vehicles with both the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps and Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). Vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps modulate either the low beam (Canada) or high beam (U.S. fleet) headlamp bulb to serve as the DRL.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the engine air filter housing if necessary for access to the back of the front lamp unit from the engine compartment. Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
3. Firmly grasp the Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) bulb base (2) on the back of the front lamp unit housing and rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.
4. Pull the bulb and base straight out from the keyed opening in the reflector.