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Headlamp: Service and Repair

WARNING: THE HALOGEN FOG LAMP BULB CONTAINS GAS UNDER PRESSURE. THE BULB MAY SHATTER IF THE GLASS ENVELOPE IS SCRATCHED OR IF THE BULB IS DROPPED. HANDLE THE BULB ONLY BY ITS BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE.

NOTE: The headlamp bulb should not be removed from the headlamp assembly until just before a replacement bulb is installed. Removing the bolt for an extended period of time may affect headlamp bulb performance. Contaminants may enter the headlamp assembly where they can settle on the lens and reflector. Never turn on the head lamps with the bulb removed.

REMOVAL







1. Release the ambient air temperature sensor.







2. Remove the radiator grille opening cover at the top shelf of the bumper.







3. Remove the radiator upper sight shield.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the radiator upper sight shield.







4. Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
1 Remove the three bolts.
2 Position the headlamp assembly for removal.
^ Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the headlamp assembly.


INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ If necessary, install new bulbs.