Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Sedan/Wagon
Removal Procedure
Caution
Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could
cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
- Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
bulbs. Leave the headlamp switch off until the bulb change is complete.
- Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
- Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
- Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away.
- Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly.
Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
- Remove the headlamp attachment bolts, 1 upper and 1 lower connecting to
the headlamp mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the headlamp bulb and the turn signal sockets from the headlamp
housing.
- Pull the center edge of the housing forward, then slide the headlamp housing
toward the center of the vehicle to remove.
Installation
- Install the headlamp bulb sockets and the turn signal socket into the headlamp
housing. Rotate the sockets to lock in place.
- Slide the headlamp housing into place on the vehicle.
- Align the housing and install the attaching bolts.
TightenTighten the headlamp housing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Check the headlamp aim. Adjust if required.