To Remove:
WARNING
Use care with the halogen bulb because it contains gas that is under pressure. If the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped, it can shatter. Only handle the bulb by its base and avoid touching the glass envelope.
NOTE: When replacing the bulb you must remove the headlamp housing.
NOTE: Removing a headlamp bulb for an extended period of time can affect performance of the headlamp because contaminants can enter the headlamp assembly and settle on the lens and reflector. For this reason the headlamp bulb should never be removed until just before a new bulb is installed. Never turn the headlamps on when the bulb has been removed.
NOTE: Be sure that the headlamp switch and ignition switch are both off.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the headlamp bulb retainer by turning it counterclockwise about 1/8 turn.
- Remove the bulb in the headlamp.
To Install:
- Install the headlamp bulb.
- Install the headlamp bulb retainer by turning it clockwise about 1/8 turn.
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Install the headlamp assembly.
To Remove:
NOTE: Be certain that the headlamp switch and the ignition switch are in the OFF position.
- Pull out the parking lamp assembly, remove the screws, then place the bumper close out panel out of the way and pull out the parking lamp assembly.
- To remove the parking lamp assembly, disconnect the three connectors then remove the parking lamp assembly.
- Remove the two headlamp C-clips.
- Compress the headlamp clip and pull out the headlamp assembly.
- Disconnect the connector and remove the headlamp assembly.
To Install:
- Connect the connector and install the headlamp assembly.
- Compress the headlamp clip and insert the headlamp assembly.
- Install the two headlamp C-clips.
- To install the parking lamp assembly, connect the three connectors and install the parking lamp assembly.
- Install the parking lamp assembly and screws. Tighten to 15-18 in-lb (1.7-2.1 Nm).
- Adjust the headlamps, if necessary.
