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Underhood Lamp: Service and Repair

The underhood lamp is installed on the hood inner panel. The lamp illuminates when the hood is opened. The liquid ON/OFF switch that is integral with the lamp base controls the operation. The switch provides automatic ON/OFF functions each time the hood is opened and closed.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the lamp.
2. Rotate the bulb counterclock-wise. Remove it from the lamp base socket.

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3. Remove the screw that attaches the lamp reflector and support bracket.
4. Remove the lamp from the hood inner panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the underhood lamp on the hood inner panel.
2. Install the screw through the lamp and into the hood panel. Tighten the screw securely.
3. Insert a replacement bulb in the lamp base socket. Rotate it clockwise.
4. Connect the wire harness connector to the lamp.