Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE HALOGEN 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. GRASP THE BULB ONLY BY ITS BASE. AVOID TOUCHING THE GLASS ENVELOPE.

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

1. Remove the headlamp assembly.







2. Disconnect the electrical harness from the headlamp bulb cover







3. Rotate the headlamp bulb cover counterclockwise and remove the cover.







4. Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.







5. Rotate the headlamp bulb retaining ring counterclockwise and remove the ring.







6. Remove the headlamp bulb.
^ Pull the headlamp bulb straight out using a gentle up and down rocking motion.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.