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Front Position Lamp Bulb Replacement

REMOVAL
The front position lamps are integral to the headlamp units on vehicles manufactured for certain markets where these lamps are required.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the headlamp unit from the front grille opening reinforcement. (Refer to LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).

Fig.20 Front Position Lamp Bulb Remove/Install:




3. Rotate the front position lamp socket near the bottom of the headlamp unit housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees.
4. Pull the socket and bulb straight out of the headlamp unit housing.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the front position lamp socket.

INSTALLATION
The front position lamps are integral to the headlamp units on vehicles manufactured for certain markets where these lamps are required.

CAUTION: Always use the correct bulb size and type for replacement. An incorrect bulb size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp, the socket andlor the lamp wiring.

1. Align the base of the bulb with the receptacle in the front position lamp socket.
2. Push the bulb straight into the front position lamp socket until it is firmly seated.
3. Align the socket and bulb with the socket opening near the bottom of the headlamp unit housing.
4. Push the socket and bulb straight into the headlamp unit housing until it is firmly seated
5. Rotate the front position lamp socket near the bottom of the headlamp unit housing clockwise about 30 degrees.
6. Reinstall the headlamp unit onto the grille opening reinforcement. (Refer to LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - INSTALLATION).
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
8. Confirm proper headlamp unit alignment. (Refer to LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP UNIT - ADJUSTMENTS).