Headlamp Bulb

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE HEADLAMP BULB AND RETAINER CONTAINS HALOGEN GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE HEADLAMP BULB AND RETAINER MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR DROPPED. HANDLE CAREFULLY. GRASP ONLY BY PLASTIC BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. ENERGIZE ONLY WHEN INSTALLED IN THE HEADLAMP.


When servicing the headlamp bulb and retainer, energize only while it is contained within the headlamp.
1. Check that headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. Lift hood and locate headlamp bulb and retainer installed in the rear of the headlamp. Remove the electrical connector from the bulb by pulling the connector away from the bulb assembly.
3. Squeeze the bulb retaining ring toward the bulb until it releases. Keep the ring to hold the new headlamp bulb and retainer in place.
4. Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by gently pulling it rearward without turning.
5. Be sure that you have the proper replacement headlamp bulb and retainer ready before you discard the burned-out bulb.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: A properly aimed headlamp normally need not be re-aimed after installation of the headlamp bulb and retainer. A burned out headlamp bulb and retainer should not be removed from the headlamp until just before a replacement is to be installed. Removal for an extended period of time may allow contaminants (dust, moisture, smoke) to affect the performance of the headlamp.

1. With flat side of plastic base of headlamp bulb and retainer facing upward, insert glass envelope of headlamp bulb and retainer into socket. Turn base slightly to left or right, if necessary, to align grooves in forward part of plastic base with corresponding locating tabs inside socket. When grooves are aligned, push headlamp bulb and retainer firmly into socket until mounting flange on base contacts rear face of socket.
2. Snap the retaining wire over the plastic base.
3. Push electrical connector into rear of plastic base until it snaps and locks into position.
4. Turn headlamps on and check for proper operation.