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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair



Headlight Bulbs, Replacing

Headlight Bulb (dual filament low/high beam) -L1- / -L2-, replacing

Removing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Disconnect electrical connector -1- from bulb.
- Push retaining clip -2- over lugs -3- and release.
- Pull bulb -4- out of reflector.

Installing

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 so lugs on bulb plate align with cut-outs in reflector.
- Connect electrical connector -1-.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check headlight low and high beam (bulb) function.

Parking Light/Turn Signal (dual filament) bulb, replacing

Removing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Turn bulb holder -arrow- to left and pull out of housing.
- Remove bulb from the holder.

Installing

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.

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE: When installing, ensure bulb holder engages in bulb housing.

- Install sealing cover.
- Check turn signal (bulb) function.

Fog Light bulb -L22- / -L23-, replacing

Removing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.







- Release spring sealing cover -arrow- and remove.







- Disconnect electrical connector -1- from bulb.
- Push retaining clip -2- over lugs -3- and release.
- Pull bulb -4- out of reflector.

Installing

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 so lugs on bulb plate align with cut-outs in reflector.
- Connect electrical connector -1-.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check fog light (bulb) function.