Headlamp: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP UNIT

REMOVAL




1. Raise vehicle on a hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire.
3. Remove splash shield (2) as necessary to access headlamp housing.




4. Remove grille.
5. Remove the two fascia bolts (1) from behind the grille.




6. Remove fasteners attaching fender to fascia on the side being worked on.
7. Remove the three fasteners holding the lower fascia (3) to the lower radiator crossmember.




8. Make sure there is a slight gap (1) between the fender and fascia.




9. Disconnect wire connectors (2, 5, and 7).
10. Remove four nuts (1, 3, and 6) attaching headlamp housing (4).




11. Once the fascia (3) is loosened on the appropriate side and there is a gap between the fascia and the headlamp unit (1), place a shop towel underneath the headlamp unit (2) on the fascia (3) to protect it from scratches and marring.




12. Tilt the bottom of the headlamp unit (1) forward and then pull straight out of fender/fascia opening, taking care not to damage headlamp unit, fender, or fascia (2).

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result.

NOTE: If installing a new headlamp unit, transfer the bulbs to the new headlamp unit.




1. Connect wire connectors (2, 5, and 7) to the back of headlamp housing (4).




2. Tilt the top of the headlamp unit (1) down and then slide into headlamp unit opening. Take special care not to scratch or mar the fascia (2) or fender. Remove shop towel when installed.




3. Install nut(s) (1, 3, and 6) attaching headlamp housing (4).




4. Install fasteners attaching fender to fascia on the side being work on.
5. Install the two fascia bolts (1) from behind the grille.




6. Install three fasteners to hold the lower fascia (3) to the lower radiator crossmember.
7. Install grille.




8. Install splash shield (2) as necessary to access headlamp housing.
9. Install wheel and tire.
10. Lower vehicle.