Procedures

HEADLAMP UNIT

BULB - NORTH AMERICA

REMOVAL




1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Reach behind the headlamp unit (1) from the engine compartment side of the upper radiator crossmember to access the headlamp bulb lock ring (2).
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring on the back of the headlamp unit housing.
4. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp housing counterclockwise about 30 degrees to unlock it.

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.

5. Pull the lock ring, socket, and bulb (3) straight out of the keyed opening in the headlamp housing and up from behind the upper radiator crossmember.




6. Disconnect the grille opening reinforcement wire harness connector from the headlamp bulb (1) socket connector (2) receptacle.
7. Remove the bulb and socket unit from the lock ring (3).

INSTALLATION

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 and/or the lamp wiring.
- Do not contaminate the bulb glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened bulb life will result.




1. Position the headlamp bulb (1) and socket (2) into the lock ring (3).
2. Reconnect the grille opening reinforcement wire harness connector to the headlamp bulb socket connector receptacle.




3. Position the lock ring (2), socket, and bulb (3) down behind the upper radiator crossmember and align them with the keyed opening on the back of the headlamp unit housing (1).
4. Push the socket and bulb unit straight into the headlamp housing until they are firmly seated.
5. Position the lock ring over the socket and engage it with the flange on the back of the headlamp housing.
6. Rotate the lock ring on the back of the headlamp housing clockwise about 30 degrees to lock it into place.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.