Headlamp: Service and Repair

Bulb Replacement:

The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the headlamp assembly.

CAUTION: High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
Hold the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.

Removing Headlamp Bulb
1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free from the headlamp reflector, and then remove it.
3. Disconnect the harness connector from the back side of the bulb.
4. Remove the headlamp bulb carefully. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Replacing Headlamp Bulb
1. Insert bulb into headlamp reflector with plastic base facing downward and turn it clockwise until it stops.
2. Push electrical connector into bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops.

CAUTION:
Do not touch the bulb.
^ Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: