Removal - Chrysler 2005 Crossfire SRT6 Service Manual

8L - 108 LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR - SERVICE INFORMATION
HEADLAMP LEVELING SYSTEM
Note: The battery must be completely charged (12v) prior to testing. It may also be necessary to install a
battery charger on the vehicles electrical system when performing this test. Refer to the Electrical, Battery
System for detailed information.
1. Rotate the headlamp switch (low beam) to the ON position.
2. Disconnect the headlamp leveling motor harness connector.
3. Check PIN #3 for battery voltage. If not present, trace the circuit until the open or short is found.
4. Check PIN #1 for ground. If not present, trace the circuit until the open or short is found.
5. Check PIN #2 for headlamp leveling sense voltage (2.83 - 5.00v). If not present, trace circuit until open or short
is found.
6. If no open or short is found and the headlamp leveling system is still inoperative, replace the headlamp leveling
motor (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP LEVELING MOTOR - REMOVAL)
7. If testing is still inconclusive, (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP LEVELING
SWITCH - DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING) for further tests.

REMOVAL

1. Remove the headlamp unit from the vehicle (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEAD-
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL).
2. Disconnect the headlamp leveling motor harness connector.
3. Place the headlamp unit on a bench with a protective surface under the lens to prevent damage.
4. Grasp the leveling motor and rotate approximately 45 degrees to unlatch it from the lamp housing.
5. Using an appropriate prying tool, place the edge of tool between leveling motor gasket and headlamp unit. Pry
the leveling motor up and out.
Note: Significant force will be required to unsnap the leveling motor pushrod from the headlamp reflector
mechanism.
CAUTION: Be certain not to damage the lamp housing sealing surface.
INSTALLATION
1. Be certain the replacement motor matches the configuration of the motor removed.
2. Line up lugs on new motor with the corresponding openings on the headlamp housing making sure the ball stud
on the motor lines up with ball stud receptacle on the lamp assembly. The receptacle can be moved by grasping
the rubber boot area of the outboard lamp and moving by hand. Rotate the motor back into position to secure in
place.
3. Push down on outboard lamp until leveling motor ball stud snaps into place. Ensure that the ball stud is fully
seated.
4. Connect the headlamp leveling motor harness connector.
5. Install the headlamp unit on the vehicle (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/HEADLAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION).
6. Verify headlamp leveling motor operation.
7. Check the headlamps for proper alignment. Align the headlamps if required.
Note: Headlamps must be aligned with the headlamp leveling switch in the "0" position
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