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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE HALOGEN BULB CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR IF THE BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE THE BULB CAREFULLY. GRASP THE BULB ONLY BY ITS BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bulb for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the headlamps with the bulb removed from the headlamp.

1. Remove the headlamp.







2. Remove the headlamp bulb.
1. Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer counterclockwise one-eighth turn.
2. Remove the headlamp bulb.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Bulbs No.9004 and No.9007 look similar, but are not interchangeable.







1. Install the headlamp bulb.
1. Install the headlamp bulb.
2. Rotate the headlamp bulb retainer clockwise one-eighth turn.

2. Install the headlamp. Refer to Headlamp.