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Lighting and Horns: Service and Repair




Exterior Lights Bulb Replacement

Headlight Bulb (Low Beam)

WARNING
A transient high tension (25,000 V) occurs at the bulb sockets of the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON, that may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions.


CAUTION
- Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly.
- Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution.
- Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats.
- Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the igniter unit.
- Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on the vehicle.


1. Turn the combination light switch OFF.

2. Do the battery terminal disconnection procedure.

3. Remove the headlight assembly Headlight Replacement.

4. Turn the cover (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly.






5. Turn the socket (A) 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb (B).









6. Pull the retaining spring (C) away from the bulb, then remove the bulb.

7. Make sure the bulb harness (D) is routed correctly so it does not contact the reflector.

8. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the notches in the bulb align with the tabs in the headlight.

9. Do the battery terminal reconnection procedure.

Headlight Bulb (High Beam)

1. Remove the parts shown:

- Battery trim
- Upper grille cover Upper Grille Cover Replacement
- Right upper fender trim

2. For the left headlight, remove the battery hold-down by removing the two nuts, then slide the battery to access the bulb.

3. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the headlight bulb socket (B).









4. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

5. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure the notches in the bulb align with the tabs in the headlight.

NOTE: Do not touch the glass of the bulb with your hands. If necessary, clean the glass area with alcohol.

Front Parking Light/Front Side Marker Light Bulb

1. Remove the parts shown:

- Battery trim
- Upper grille cover Upper Grille Cover Replacement
- Right upper fender trim

2. For the left light, remove the battery hold-down by removing the two nuts, then slide the battery to access the bulb.

3. For the right parking light/front side marker light, remove the clip from the windshield washer reservoir.

4. Disconnect the 2P connector (A) from the front parking light/front side marker light bulb socket (B).









5. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

6. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Front Turn Signal Light Bulb

1. Remove the parts shown:

- Battery trim
- Upper grille cover Upper Grille Cover Replacement
- Right upper fender trim

2. For the left light, remove the battery hold-down by removing the two nuts, then slide the battery to access the bulb.

3. Disconnect the 3P connector (A) from the bulb socket (B).









4. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight housing.

5. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal.