Front Lamp Unit - Removal
LIGHTING ELEMENT - HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE
WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when working on the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp system, be certain to take the proper precautions. The headlamp switch must be in the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. There is a risk of death caused by contact with high voltage used in the HID headlamps. There is a risk of explosion or fire caused by highly flammable materials in the vicinity of damaged HID lighting elements. There is a risk of injury caused by exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light, a risk of burns caused by high component operating temperatures, a risk of mercury poisoning through glass splinters produced by bursting HID lighting elements. There is also a risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with the skin. Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on HID headlamps. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove flammable materials and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.
CAUTION: Do not contaminate the lighting element glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened lighting element life will result.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. If equipped, remove the cover from over the top of the front lamp unit. Front Lamp Unit - Removal.
3. Pull the rubber boot seal away from the back of the headlamp unit housing (1) to remove it from over the High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting element and igniter (2).
4. Disconnect the high tension cable connector (4) from the connector receptacle integral to the igniter.
5. Disengage the wire retainer (3) from under the hook (6) that secures it to the flange on the lamp reflector.
6. Pivot the wire retainer up off of the igniter and out of the way.
7. Firmly grasp the igniter and pull it away from the flange while depressing the spring clips (5) integral to the edge of the flange.
8. Pull the HID igniter and lighting element straight out from the opening in the reflector as a unit.