Headlamp: Service and Repair

Headlamp Replacement

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning (Service Precautions).


Caution: Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.

1. Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
2. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
3. Remove the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Remove the bolts that retain the headlamp.




5. Push and rotate the park lamp (1), high beam headlamp (2), low beam headlamp (3), or the DRL, Park and turn signal, and front side marker bulb (4) 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to remove the bulb, if needed.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb.
2. Push in and rotate the park lamp (1), high beam headlamp (2), low beam headlamp (3), or the DRL, Park and turn signal, and front side marker bulb 1/4 turn clockwise in order to install the bulb.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts that retain the headlamp.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 in lb).

4. Inspect the headlamps for proper operation.
5. Install the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement (Service and Repair).
6. Aim the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Aiming (Adjustments).