- Raise the headlights using the pop-up switch.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Unfasten the retaining screws, then remove the upper and the lower headlight
bezels.
- Remove the headlight retaining ring screws, and the headlight retaining
ring.
- Pull the headlight partially out, detach the connector, then remove headlight
assembly from the vehicle.
To install:
- Attach the headlight electrical connector.
- Properly position the headlight and the retaining ring, then install the
retaining screws.
- Install the headlight bezels and secure with the retaining screws.
- Connect the negative battery cable.
| Fig. 1: Twist and pull on the cover to unlock it in
order to access the headlight bulb and socket assembly
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| Fig. 2: Turn the inner head light bulb and socket .
. .
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| Fig. 3: . . . then carefully pull it from the headlight
housing assembly
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| Fig. 4: Unplug the bulb from the socket, being careful
not to touch the glass portion of the bulb
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| Fig. 5: NEVER hold the halogen bulb by the glass, ALWAYS
hold it with the base
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CAUTION
Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling the bulb incorrectly could
cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. Do NOT leave the light switch
ON. Always allow the bulb to cool before removal. Handle the bulb only by
the base; avoid touching the glass itself. Whenever handling a halogen bulb,
ALWAYS follow these precautions:
- Turn the headlight switch OFF and allow the bulb to cool before changing
it. Leave the switch OFF until the change is complete.
- ALWAYS wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
- Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
- DO NOT drop or scratch the bulb.
- Keep dirt and moisture away from the bulb.
- Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly.
- Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the socket cover by pulling it straight off, or turning it clockwise
then pulling it off.
- Carefully twist the bulb and socket counterclockwise, then pull the assembly
from the headlight housing.
- Holding the base of the bulb, detach it from the connector harness.
To install:
- Holding the base of the bulb, install it securely in the connector.
- Install the connector and bulb assembly in the housing and twist to lock
into position.
- Install the sealing cover by pushing it on and/or turning it counterclockwise.
Make sure the cover is installed securely or the lens will be out of focus,
or water may get into the light unit.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable and check the headlight operation.
