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Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps



Turn Signal 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-.
- Remove battery if necessary.

Right headlight:







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

Both sides (continued):







- Turn holder -1- counter-clockwise -arrow- and remove from housing.
- Twist and remove bulb from holder.

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.
- Reinstall battery if necessary.
- Reconnect battery.