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Front Lamp Bulb Replacement

REMOVAL
The front lamp unit may contain either one or two bulbs, depending upon the market for which the vehicle was manufactured. The service procedures for one bulb or for both bulbs is the same, only the bulb sizes and types may differ. Be certain any removed bulb is replaced with the same bulb size and type that was removed.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front lamp unit from the front bumper fascia. (Refer to LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).

Fig.18 Front Lamp Bulb Remove/Install:




3. Firmly grasp the socket on the back of the front lamp unit housing for the bulb that is being removed.
4. Rotate the socket on the back of the front lamp unit housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees.
5. Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the back of the front lamp unit housing.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the front lamp unit socket.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket andlor the lamp wiring.

1. Align the base of the bulb with the receptacle in the front lamp unit socket.
2. Push the bulb straight into the front lamp unit socket until it is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the socket opening on the back of the front lamp unit housing.
4. Push the socket and bulb straight into the front lamp unit housing until it is firmly seated.
5. Rotate the socket on the back of the front lamp unit housing clockwise about 30 degrees.
6. Reinstall the front lamp unit into the front bumper fascia. (Refer to LAMPS/ LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT LAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.