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Halogen Headlamps






Halogen Headlamps

CAUTION!
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.

Switch the ignition off.

Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap.

After reconnecting vehicle battery, re-code and check operation of anti-theft radio. Also check operation of clock and power windows according to Repair Information and/or Owner's Manual.

Steps after reconnecting voltage supply => Battery.

Halogen Headlamps

Removing

- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

- Turn lamp switch into - 0 - position.

Left headlamp:

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (left side).





Right headlamp:

- Remove cover - 1 - in engine compartment (right side), if present.





- Remove bolts - arrows -.





- Detach Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (N80) - 1 - at air guide.

- Remove air duct - 2 -.

Continuation for both sides:

- Apply adhesive tape below the headlamp to protect the paint.

- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 4 -.





- Loosen screw - 2 - several turns but do not remove completely.

- Cut cable tie if present.

- Disconnect electrical harness connector - 3 -.

- Swing headlamp in direction of fender.





- Remove headlamp from body toward front.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, paying attention to the following:

- Push headlamp horizontally up to stop on bottom headlamp mount.

- Align headlamp to contours of body (gap widths).

Note area of fender panel cut out when aligning headlamp.

- Tighten bolts - 1 -, - 2 - and - 4 -.





- Adjust headlamp after installing => [ Halogen Headlamps, Adjusting ] Halogen Headlamps.

Tightening Specifications