High Intensity Discharge Ballast - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when working on the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp system, be certain to take the proper precautions. The headlamp switch must be in the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. There is a risk of fatal injury caused by contact with high voltage used in the HID headlamps. There is a risk of explosion or fire caused by highly flammable materials in the vicinity of damaged HID lighting elements. There is a risk of injury caused by exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light, a risk of burns caused by high component operating temperatures, a risk of mercury poisoning through glass splinters produced by bursting HID lighting elements. There is also a risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with the skin. Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on HID headlamps. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove flammable materials and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.

NOTE: Before replacing a High Intensity Discharge (HID) ballast due to an inoperative HID lamp, be certain that the HID lamp is receiving power from the Body Control Module (BCM). See the appropriate wiring information.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the front lamp unit (3) from the vehicle. Front Lamp Unit - Removal.
3. Remove the three screws (1) that secure the electronic ballast module (2) to the bottom of the front lamp unit housing.
4. Pull the ballast module away from the front lamp unit far enough to access and disconnect the wire harness connections within the front lamp unit.
5. Remove the electronic ballast module from the lamp.