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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair





HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Low-Beam

Halogen type

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the connector.






3. Rotate the headlight bulb (LO) in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

4. Remove the headlight bulb (LO).






CAUTION:
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If area of the glass is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge type

WARNING:
- Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlight bulb could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight bulb, always refer to the service warnings. Service Precautions

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.






3. Rotate the connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to disconnect it.






4. Slide section A in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and release the lock retaining wire.






5. Remove the discharge headlight bulb.






CAUTION:
- A discharge headlight bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the area of the glass is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the discharge headlight bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

High-Beam

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the connector.






3. Rotate the headlight bulb (HI) in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

4. Remove the headlight bulb (HI).






CAUTION:
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the area of the glass is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.

5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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