Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

High Intensity Discharge Headlight Bulb:

HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB

REMOVAL

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
2. REMOVE COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
3. REMOVE ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER




4. REMOVE WASHER HOSE
a. Remove the bolt and washer hose.




5. REMOVE DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB
a. Remove the headlight socket cover as shown in the illustration.
b. Remove the headlight gasket.

NOTE: After the headlight gasket is removed, be sure to replace it with a new one. Failure to do this may cause water ingress.




c. Separate the light control ECU socket as shown in the illustration.




d. Release the set spring and remove the discharge headlight bulb as shown in the illustration.

NOTE: After the discharge headlight bulb is replaced, make sure that it comes on. Then, reinstall all the parts that were removed to replace the bulb.

INSTALLATION

1. INSTALL DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB
a. Install the discharge headlight bulb.

NOTE: After the discharge headlight bulb is replaced, make sure that it comes on. Then, reinstall all the parts that were removed to replace the bulb.

b. Install a new headlight gasket.

NOTE: After the headlight gasket is removed, be sure to replace it with a new one. Failure to do this may cause water ingress.




2. INSTALL WASHER HOSE
a. Install the washer hose with the bolt.

Torque: 5.5 N.m (56 kgf.cm, 49 in.lbf)

3. INSTALL ENGINE ROOM SIDE COVER
4. INSTALL COOL AIR INTAKE DUCT SEAL
5. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

6. PERFORM INITIALIZATION
Some systems need initialization after reconnecting the cable to the negative battery terminal.