Headlamp: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

NOTE: Refer to Avoid Touching the Bulb in Service Precautions.




1. Open the hood. Rotate the headlamp retainer pins.




2. Remove the headlamp retainer pins.
3. Pull out the headlamp assembly in order to access the electrical connector.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.




5. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb counterclockwise.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT:
- Replace a high beam bulb with another high beam bulb. The high beam bulb has a red gasket.
- Replace a low beam bulb with another low beam bulb. The low beam bulb has a gray tip and a yellow gasket at the base.




1. Install the new bulb to the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb clockwise in order to lock in place.
2. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
3. Install the headlamp assembly.




4. Install the headlamp retainer pins.




5. Rotate and lock the pins in place.
6. Inspect the operation.