Removal and Installation

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. HEADLIGHT BULB
1. Disconnect the connector from inside of the engine compartment.
2. Remove rubber cap.
3. Remove the light bulb retaining spring to remove the bulb.
4. Replace the bulb with a new one and hook the spring.
5. Attach the rubber cap and connect the connector.

CAUTION:




- Since the tungsten halogen bulb operates at high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface decreases the bulb's useful life. When replacing the bulb, hold the flange portion and do not touch the glass portion.




- Attach the rubber cap with letters TOP on the top so that the drain hole will be on the lower side.
- To keep water out, correctly engage the groove portion of the rubber cap.

2. HEADLIGHT
1. Remove front grille and disconnect connectors from headlight.




2. Remove bolts which secure headlight and remove headlight.

Tightening torque:
6.4 ± 0.5 N.m (0.65 ± 0.05 kg-m, 4.7 ± 0.4 ft-lb)






NOTE: When installing the headlight, securely fit clip into locating.

3. COMBINATION SWITCH (WITHOUT AIRBAG MODEL)
Refer Combination Switch for removal of combination switch on airbag equipped model.

1. Remove steering wheel.




2. Remove screws which secure upper column cover to lower column cover.
3. Remove screws which secure knee protector and remove knee protector.

CAUTION: When installing knee protector, ensure that harness is not caught by adjacent parts.

4. Disconnect connector from body harness and undo holddown band.




5. Remove screws which secure switch and remove switch.

CAUTION: During installation (with key interlock)
- When routing combination switch harness around steering system, do not place it over key interlock release knob.
- After installing lower column cover, ensure that key interlock release knob is accessible.