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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

Headlight Bulb

REMOVAL

1. HALOGEN TYPE

CAUTION:
- Because the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface reduces the bulb s service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb and never touch the glass portion.
- The entering of dust, moisture, etc. into the headlight may affect its performance. Therefore, never leave the headlight without a bulb for extended periods of time.


1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the air intake duct. (when right side headlight is removed)
3. Remove the back cover.
4. Disconnect the harness connector.
5. Remove the light bulb retaining spring to remove the bulb.

2. HID TYPE

CAUTION:
- Do not operate with wet hands.
- As the lightening circuit uses high voltage, be sure to confirm that the power supply is turned off before working on it.
- When replacing the bulb, hold the flange portion and never touch the glass portion.
- Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.


1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the headlight assembly.
3. Remove the back cover.






4. Disconnect the harness connector.






5. Remove the light bulb retaining spring to remove the bulb.









INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.