Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps

Parking/Side Marker Light Bulb, Replacing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.
- When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.

WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE.
- Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!" symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.

Removing
- Disconnect battery.

Left headlight:







- Remove cover -arrows-.

Right headlight:







- Remove screw -1- and remove cover over expansion tank -arrow-.

Both sides (continued):
- Remove housing cover from headlight.







- Disengage spring clip -2- and remove bulb holder -1- from housing.







- Remove bulb -2- from holder.

NOTE: Do not disturb high beam bulb -1-.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION: Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.

- Insert new bulb in holder.
- Secure bulb holder with spring clip.
- Close housing cover.
- Reconnect battery.