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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair




Exterior Light Bulb Replacement

Headlight ('07-08 except SC models)

NOTE: Do not touch the glass area of the bulb with your hands. If necessary, clean the glass area with isopropyl alcohol.

1. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the headlight.





2. Remove the rubber cover (B).

3. Pull the retaining spring (C) away from the bulb (D), then remove the bulb.

4. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the tabs on the bulb align with the notches in the headlight.






Headlight ('07-08 SC models)

NOTE: Do not touch the glass area of the bulb with your hands. If necessary, clean the glass area with isopropyl alcohol.

1. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight.





2. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove the bulb.

3. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.

High beam





Low beam





Daytime Running Light (DRL) ('09 model)

NOTE: Do not touch the glass area of the bulb with your hands. If necessary, clean the glass area with isopropyl alcohol.

1. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight bulb socket (B).





2. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

3. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.






Front Side Marker Light ('07-08 SC models and '09 model)

1. Disconnect the connector (A) from the light.





2. Turn the bulb socket (B) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.






Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ('07-08 models)

1. Disconnect the connector (A) from the light.





2. Turn the bulb socket (B) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Except SC model





SC model





Front Turn Signal/Parking Light ('09 model)

1. Disconnect the connector (A) from the light.





2. Turn the bulb socket (B) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

3. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.