Headlamp: Service and Repair

The headlamp is a semi-sealed beam type which uses a replaceable halogen bulb. The bulb can be replaced from the engine compartment side without removing the headlamp body.
^ Grasp only the plastic base when handling the bulb. Never touch the glass envelope.




1. Disconnect the battery cable.
2. For RH bulb
a. Remove the battery.
For LH bulb
a. Remove the air intake duct.
b. Open air cleaner box and remove air cleaner filter.
c. Remove air cleaner box nuts and bolt, then move air cleaner box in the direction of arrow.
3. Remove the headlamp seal cover.







4. Turn the bulb retaining ring counterclockwise until it is free from the headlamp reflector, and then remove it.
5. Disconnect the harness connector from the back side of the bulb.
6. Remove the headlamp bulb carefully. Do not shake or rotate the bulb when removing it.
7. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
^ Do not leave headlamp reflector without bulb for a long period of time. Dust, moisture, smoke, etc. entering headlamp body may affect the performance of the headlamp. Remove headlamp bulb from the headlamp reflector just before a replacement bulb is installed.