Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

Low-beam

Halogen type

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the mudguard.

3. Remove the cover.






4. Pull the connectors in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure and disconnect them.






5. Move the bulb retaining wire in the direction of the arrow (1) to release the lock, then open the bulb retaining wire in the direction of the arrow (2).






6. Remove the headlight bulb.






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. 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. Vehicle Damage Warnings

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Remove the fasteners and slightly bend back the mudguard.

3. Remove the cover.






4. Remove the connector.

5. 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.

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

Discharge connector removal note

1. Rotate the 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. Disconnect the negative battery cable.

2. Disconnect the connector.






3. Rotate the headlight bulb in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.






4. Remove the headlight bulb.

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.