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Front Lamp Unit Bulb - Installation - Headlamp - Export






BULB - HEADLAMP - EXPORT

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 or the lamp wiring.

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.





1. Align the headlamp bulb and base (3) with the keyed opening in the reflector on the back of the front lamp unit housing (1) located on the back of the front end module carrier.
2. Insert the bulb into the reflector until the base is fully seated, then pivot the wire bulb retainer back over the bulb flange.
3. Pinch the two ends of the wire bulb retainer together and engage them under the hooks to secure them to the bulb flange of the reflector.
4. Position the center opening of the rubber boot seal (5) over the base of the headlamp bulb and push it fully over the bulb base.
5. Position the outer circumference of the boot seal over the flange on the back of the front lamp unit housing and pull it over the housing flange until the seal is fully engaged.
6. Reconnect the wire harness connector to the headlamp bulb base on the back of the front lamp unit housing.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.