Headlamp Igniter Module: Service and Repair

HID HEADLAMP BALLAST REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL 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.

1. Remove the low beam headlamp relay in order to disable the HID (High Intensity Discharge) headlamp system.




2. Remove the headlamp.
3. Remove the 3 fasteners (1) that secure the HID ballast to the underside of the headlamp mounting bracket (2).
4. Disconnect the HID ballast electrical connector.
The HID ballast feed electrical connector is located towards the rear of the ballast, opposite the arc tube and starter cable connection.




5. Remove the HID ballast (1) from the opening between the headlamp mounting bracket and the front bumper cover.

IMPORTANT: The HID ballast will need to be rotated approximately 90° in order to remove the ballast from the opening between the headlamp mounting bracket and the front bumper cover.




6. Remove the ballast cable connection cover (1) from the ballast (4), by removing the 2 fasteners that secure the cover.




7. Remove the connector position assurance (CPA) (1) from the HID ballast electrical connector (2).
8. Remove the electrical connector and cable assembly (2) from the HID ballast (3).

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the electrical connector and cable assembly (2) to the ballast (3).
2. Install the (CPA) (1) to the ballast electrical connector (2).




3. Install the ballast cable connection cover (1) to the ballast (4).
4. Install the ballast cable connection cover fasteners (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Fasteners for the ballast cover (1) should be fully driven, seated and not stripped.




5. Install the HID ballast (1) to the vehicle.
6. Connect the HID ballast (1) feed electrical connection.




7. Install the 3 HID ballast fasteners (1) in order to secure the HID ballast to the headlamp mounting bracket (2).

Tighten
Tighten the ballast fasteners to 5.5 N.m (49 lb in).

8. Install the headlamp.

IMPORTANT:
Ensure the grommet attached to the arc tube and starter is properly installed and sealed to the headlamp assembly, in order to avoid water intrusion in the headlamp assembly.

Ensure the arc tube and starter cover is properly installed and sealed to the headlamp assembly in order to avoid water intrusion in the headlamp assembly.

9. Install the low beam headlamp relay.