High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Ballast Replacement

High Intensity Discharge 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.

Caution: 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.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution.




Remove the headlamp.
* Remove the screws (1) from the headlamp.

Important: Be careful when disconnecting the electrical connector.

* Disconnect the electrical connector.
* Remove ballast (2) from headlamp.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

Important: Always replace the old gasket with the gasket provided with the new ballast.

1. Install the ballast (2) to the headlamp.

Tighten the ballast screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

2. Install the headlamp.