Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

Headlight Bulb Replacement

CAUTION:

Touching a hot bulb may cause a burn.

Do not touch any bulb when it is hot.

NOTE:

If you touch the glass surface of a bulb with your bare hand, the oils from your skin can cause the bulb to overheat and burst when the lights are on.

Do not touch any bulb when removing the headlight housing.

Discharge Headlight Bulb

1) Check to ensure that lighting switch is at OFF position.
2) Disconnect negative (-) cable at battery.
3) Remove headlight housing referring to Headlight Housing Removal and Installation Headlight Housing Removal and Installation.
4) Remove cover (1) from headlight housing by turning it counterclockwise.
5) Remove igniter (2) from discharge headlight bulb by turning it counterclockwise.





6) Replace bulb (1) from headlight housing as shown.





7) Install igniter to discharge headlight bulb by turning it clockwise.
8) Install cover to headlight housing by turning it clockwise.
9) Install headlight housing to vehicle body referring to Headlight Housing Removal and Installation Headlight Housing Removal and Installation.
10) Connect negative (-) cable at battery.
11) After installation, be sure to inspect and adjust aiming referring to Adjustments Headlight Aiming Adjustment with Screen.

Other Than Discharge Headlight Bulb

1) Disconnect negative cable at battery.
2) Disconnect headlight coupler.
3) Remove socket cover (if equipped).
4) Remove headlight bulb (1) as shown.
5) Install new headlight bulb and assemble all removed parts.