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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair





HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Halogen Type

Low-beam

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

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. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

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 headlight bulb could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight bulb, always refer to the service warnings. Service Precautions

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

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

3. Remove the front combination light. Front Combination Light Removal/Installation

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






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






6. Press sections A to release the bulb retaining wire.






7. Remove the discharge headlight bulb.






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.
(See Discharge headlight connector installation note.) (with AFS (Adaptive front lighting system) only)

Discharge headlight connector installation note

CAUTION:
- If the installation direction of the discharge headlight connector is incorrect when the connector is installed, the connector may contact the front combination light housing during the AFS operation and the AFS may not operate normally. After installing the connector to the position shown in the figure, verify that the connector does not contact the front combination light housing.