Headlamp: Service and Repair

Bulb Replacement:

The Headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable Headlamp (halogen) bulb. A bulb can be replaced from inside the engine compartment without removing the Headlamp assembly.

CAUTION:
High pressure halogen gas is sealed inside the halogen bulb. The bulb may break if the glass envelope is scratched or the bulb is dropped.
Hold the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.

REMOVING HEADLAMP BULB
1. Disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Disconnect electrical connector from rear end of bulb.
3. Turn plastic base counterclockwise until it is free from headlamp reflector, then remove it.
4. Remove headlamp bulb. Do not shake or rotate bulb when removing it.

REPLACING HEADLAMP BULB
1. Insert bulb into headlamp reflector with plastic base facing downward and turn it clockwise until it stops.
2. Push electrical connector into bulb plastic base until it snaps and stops.

CAUTION:
Do not touch the bulb.