Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
Low-beam
Halogen type
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the washer tank. (RH) Service and Repair
4. Remove the fasteners. (LH)
5. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
6. Disconnect the connector.
CAUTION:
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
7. Remove the cover.
8. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Discharge type
WARNING:
- Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlights could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlights, always refer to the discharge headlight service warnings. Service Precautions
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Remove the washer tank. (RH) Service and Repair
4. Remove the fasteners. (LH)
5. Slightly bent back the mudguard.
6. Remove the cover.
CAUTION:
- The discharge headlight generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the discharge headlight is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the discharge headlight will be shortened. When replacing the discharge headlight, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
7. Remove the discharge headlight connector.
8. Remove the discharge headlight
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
Discharge headlight connector removal note
1. Rotate the discharge headlight connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.
Discharge headlight removal note
1. Press sections A to release the bulb retaining wire and remove the discharge headlight.
High-beam
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement
3. Disconnect the connector.
CAUTION:
- A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is illuminated. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the life of the bulb will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
4. Remove the socket, then remove the headlight bulb.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.