Headlamp: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the hood close-out filler panel.
3. Remove the bolts from the headlamp bracket.
4. Position the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle body to access the electrical connectors.




5. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp bulb/socket, if necessary.
6. Remove the headlamp from the vehicle.




7. Rotate the bulb/socket counterclockwise to remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly, if necessary.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Rotate the bulb/socket clockwise to install the bulb to the headlamp assembly.




2. Connect the electrical connectors to the bulb/socket.




3. Position the headlamp assembly to the body.
4. Install the bolts to the headlamp.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 4.5 N.m (40 lb in).

5. Install the hood close out filler panel.
6. Close the hood.