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Headlamp Replacement

REMOVAL

NOTE: Headlamp lens fogging is a normal condition and does not require service unless excessive or continual. Moisture will vent from tubes or vents located on the back of the lamp.

1. Remove headlamp unit. Refer to Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Headlamp Unit, Removal.

Fig.26 Headlamp Removal:




2. Rotate retaining ring (High beam or Low beam) and pull lamp socket from headlamp housing (Fig.26).

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result.

3. Remove bulb from lamp wiring connector.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced bulb life will result.

1. Install the headlamp wiring connector.
2. Place lamp into socket and rotate retaining ring (High beam or Low beam) to headlamp housing.
3. Install the headlamp unit. Refer to Electrical, Lamps/Lighting - Exterior, Headlamp Unit, Installation.

BALLAST MODULE

REMOVAL
1. Remove headlamp unit.

Fig.28 HID Ballast Module:




2. Disconnect the igniter/lamp assembly connector from ballast module (Fig.28).
3. Remove the three retaining screws to the ballast module (Fig. 28).


INSTALLATION
1. Install the three retaining screws to the ballast module.
2. Connect the igniter/lamp connector to the ballast module.
3. Install the headlamp unit.