Headlamp: Service and Repair

HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY OR HEADLAMP BULB REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.

CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Service Precautions.

2. Remove the rubber cover and socket from the headlamp.




3. Release the retainer clip (1) holding the bulb (2) by pressing down and moving the metal retainer away from the composite headlamp (3).
4. Remove the bulb (2) from the composite headlamp (3), if necessary.
5. Remove the front fascia.




6. Remove the 3 bolts which secure the composite headlamp.
7. Remove the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.
8. Remove the sidemarker bulb, if necessary.
9. Remove the composite headlamp assembly from vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the sidemarker bulb to the composite headlamp, if removed.
2. Connect the sidemarker bulb electrical connector.




3. Secure the composite headlamp to the vehicle with the 3 bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the headlamp mounting bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

4. Install the front fascia.




5. Install the headlamp bulb (2) to the composite headlamp (3), if removed.
6. Fasten the headlamp bulb retainer clip (2).
7. Install the socket to the headlamp bulb.
8. Install the rubber cover to the composite headlamp.
9. Aim the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Aiming.
10. Close the hood.