HID Headlamp Starter/Arc Tube Replacement
HID HEADLAMP STARTER/ARC TUBE REPLACEMENTREMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
- The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:
- Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
- Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.
- The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.
NOTE: When removing or replacing the arc tube, the arc tube must not contact the side of the headlamp housing or the bulb shield. Damage to the arc tube may result.
1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the headlamp.
3. Remove the arc tube cover from the headlamp housing.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the arc tube.
5. Remove the arc tube by pressing retaining clip (2) downward to release clip.
6. Remove the arc tube.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the arc tube into the headlamp housing.
2. Press down on retaining clip (2) to lock arc tube in place and reconnect electrical connector (1).
3. Install the arc tube cover to the headlamp housing.
4. Install the headlamp to the vehicle.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.