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Headlight Bulb Removal/Installation




HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Halogen Type

Low-beam

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the connector.






3. Remove the cover.






4. Remove the adaptor.

5. Remove the headlight bulb (LO).

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.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

High-beam

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the connector.






3. Rotate the headlight bulb (HI) in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.






4. Remove the headlight bulb (HI).

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.

5. 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. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the front bumper. Front Bumper Removal/Installation

3. Remove the front combination light. Service and Repair

4. Rotate the cover in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.






5. Rotate the connector in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure to remove it.






6. Press sections A to release the bulb retaining wire and remove the discharge headlight.






7. Remove the discharge headlight.






CAUTION:
- The 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.

8. Install in the reverse order of removal.