Headlamp: Service and Repair
HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB AND/OR CORNERING, SIDEMARKER, PARK, TURN SIGNAL BULB REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the side marker lamp.
3. Remove the headlamp bracket to structure bolts.
4. Insert a flat-bladed tool through the opening in the upper structure.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the screwdriver tip fits through the opening in the headlamp bracket lower arm.
5. Gently push the locking tab toward the rear of the vehicle with flat-bladed tool to detach the headlamp bracket lower arm.
6. Lift headlamp assembly upward.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
8. Remove the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle, if necessary.
9. Rotate the headlamp bulb assembly (2) counterclockwise to remove it from the headlamp housing.
10. Remove the park/turn bulb socket (1) from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.
11. Gently pull the park/turn bulb from the socket , if necessary.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the park/turn bulb into the bulb socket.
2. Install the park/turn bulb socket (1) into the headlamp housing by rotating the socket clockwise.
3. Install the headlamp bulb assembly (2) into the headlamp housing.
4. Rotate the headlamp bulb assembly (2) clockwise until seated.
5. Connect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
6. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.
7. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.
8. Install the headlamp bracket to structure bolts.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.
Tighten the screw to 105 N.m (89 lb in).
9. Install the side marker lamp.
10. Close the hood.