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Halogen Bulbs

CAUTION: Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. Always use the following precautions to help avoid personal injury.
^ Turn the headlamp switch "OFF" and allow the bulb to cool before changing bulbs. Leave the headlamp switch "OFF" until the bulb replacement procedure is complete.
^ Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
^ Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
^ Do not drop or scratch the bulb.
^ Keep the bulb away from moisture.
^ Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly. Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.