Daytime Running Lamp: Service and Repair
Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175)
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Protective Gloves
• Protective Eyewear
• Box Cutter
Removing
- Remove the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.
• To replace the daytime running lamp bulb, the headlamp housing must be cut at the location provided with a sharp box cutter.
• A cap can be ordered to seal the opening. Refer to the parts catalog.
There is a risk of injury and damage.
• Wear protective gloves and eyewear.
• To avoid damaged electrical wires in the headlamp, do not cut too deep.
- Cut the cover - 2 - out of the headlamp with a sharp box cutter.
- Turn the socket - 1 - counterclockwise - arrow - and remove it from the headlamp.
- Release the retaining spring - arrow - and disconnect the electrical connector - 2 - from the socket - 1 -.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
- Insert the new bulb in the headlamp socket, taking care not to touch the glass bulb with bare hands.
- Close the opening in the headlamp with the cap - 1 - from the repair kit. Repair to the parts catalog.
- Install the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.