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Halogen Headlamps, Through 2012







Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs (M5)/(M7)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Protective gloves

Protective eyewear

Box cutter

Removing

- Remove the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.

To replace the front turn signal bulb, the headlamp 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 housing with a sharp box cutter.






- Remove the high beam bulb cover - 1 - from the headlamp.

- Turn the socket - 1 - counterclockwise - arrow - and remove it from the headlamp.






- Slide the turn signal socket - 2 - up toward the opening for the high beam.

- Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 - and remove the bulb.

Installing






Tightening specification, refer to => [ Halogen Headlamp Overview, through MY 2012 ] Halogen Headlamp Overview, Through MY 2012.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Insert the new bulb in the 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. Refer to the parts catalog.

- Tighten the bolts - arrows -.

- Install the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.