Headlamp Motor: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Halogen headlights can become very hot in use; do not touch them or the attaching hardware immediately after they have been turned OFF.
- Do not try to replace or clean headlights with the lights ON.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

1. Remove the No. 42 (15 A) and No. 43 (15 A) fuses from the under-hood fuse/relay box.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

2. Turn the knob clockwise to raise the headlight.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

3. Remove the two caps, four screws, and cowl clips.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

4. Slide the headlight housing forward and up.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the front bumper or the headlight housing.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

5. Disconnect the 6P connector from the headlight unit.
6. Remove the four mounting bolts, then remove the unit.

Retractor Motor Replacement:

7. Disconnect the 6P connector.
8. Remove the two mounting bolts and the mounting nut.
9. Pry the retractor linkage off the motor arm.
10. Pull out the retractor motor.
11. Install in the reverse order of removal, and:
- Make sure there is no interference between the wire harness and linkage.
- Coat the joint with grease, and make sure the linkage moves smoothly.