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SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE (HID) HEAD-
LAMPS — IF EQUIPPED
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and the
ignition turned to the OFF position. Because of this,
you should not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your vehicle
to an authorized dealer for service.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp
switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced
properly. See an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps, when
the headlamps are turned on, there is a blue hue
to the lights. This diminishes and becomes more
white after approximately 10 seconds, as the
system charges.
BI-HALOGEN LOW BEAM AND HIGH BEAM
HEADLAMP — IF EQUIPPED
See steps below to replace:
1. Open the hood.
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the headlamp
assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Reach behind the headlamp housing to access
the headlamp (outboard) bulb cap.
Headlamp Bulb Cap
3. Firmly grab the cap and rotate it counter-
clockwise to unlock it.
4. Twist the headlamp bulb assembly counter-
clockwise, and then pull it out of the headlamp
assembly.
Headlamp Bulb Location
5. Disconnect the bulb from the wiring assembly
and install the replacement bulb.
6. Reinstall the bulb and wiring assembly into the
headlamp assembly, and then turn it
clockwise.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If
the bulb comes in contact with any oily surface,
clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
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