LIGHTING

Headlights

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

NOTE: This procedure only applies to replaceable halogen headlight bulbs (such as Nos. 9004 and 9005); it does not pertain to sealed beam units.

1. Open the vehicle's hood and secure it in an upright position.
2. Unfasten the locking ring which secures the bulb and socket assembly, then withdraw the assembly rearward.

   Fig. 3: Twist and remove the bulb with socket from the lens assembly

3. To replace the headlight lens:
   1. Remove the aiming nut located in the lower inside corner of the assembly.
   2. Pop off the spring located in the lower inside corner of the lamp.
   3. Loosen and remove the adjuster on the other side of the lens and extract the assembly from the vehicle.

      Fig. 4: Unclasp the spring (2) and remove the adjuster nuts (1)

      Fig. 5: Pull the lamp assembly out

      To install:

4. Install the new lens and secure.
5. Before installing a light bulb into the socket, ensure that all electrical contact surfaces are free of corrosion or dirt.
6. Line up the replacement headlight bulb with the socket. Firmly push the bulb onto the socket.

   WARNING
   Do not touch the glass bulb with your fingers. Oil from your fingers can severely shorten the life of the bulb. If necessary, wipe off any dirt or oil from the bulb with rubbing alcohol before completing installation.

7. To ensure that the replacement bulb functions properly, activate the applicable switch to illuminate the bulb which was just replaced. (If this is a combination low and high beam bulb, be sure to check both intensities.) If the replacement light bulb does not illuminate, either it too is faulty or there is a problem in the bulb circuit or switch. Correct if necessary.
8. Position the headlight bulb and secure it with the locking ring.
9. Close the vehicle's hood.