Headlamp: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the thumb screw from the back of the headlamp.




3. Release the headlamp retainer by lifting up.




4. Pull the headlamp straight forward, to release the ball stud from the grommet.
5. Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.




7. Remove the bulb(s) from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.




8. Release the headlamp trim tabs from the headlamp, if required.




9. Remove the headlamp trim from the headlamp, pulling to release the adhesive tape.
10. Clean adhesive from the headlamp trim and headlamp using 3M(TM) adhesive remover P/N 8984, or equivalent.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install new adhesive tape 3M(TM) P/N 6382 or equivalent to the headlamp trim, if necessary.
2. Position the headlamp trim to the headlamp, if removed.




3. Install the headlamp trim to the headlamp, pressing until end tabs are fully seated.




4. Install the headlamp bulb(s) to the headlamp by rotating clockwise.




5. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.

IMPORTANT: The headlamp electrical connector must be positioned into the upper fascia support panel for proper seating of the headlamp.

6. Position the headlamp to the upper fascia support.
7. Press the headlamp into the upper fascia support until the ball stud is fully seated.




8. Install the thumb screw to the rear of the headlamp.
9. Engage the headlamp vertical retainer, by sliding downward until fully seated.
10. Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area were made. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Rendezvous).
11. Close the hood.