Bulb Replacement - Chevrolet Spark Owner's Manual

7–30 SERVICE AND VEHICLE CARE

BULB REPLACEMENT

CAUTION
Halogen bulbs contain pressurized
gas and may burst if dropped or
scratched. You or others may be in-
jured. Follow all instructions on the
bulb package.
• Wear eye protection during han-
dling of bulb.
• Protect the bulb to avoid abrasion
and scratches.
• When the bulb is illuminated and
not in a sealed installation, protect
it from contact with liquids.
• Only illuminate the bulb when it is
installed in a lamp.
• Replace any headlamp that is
cracked or damaged.
• Do not touch the glass shell of re-
placed bulb with your fingers or
hands.
• Keep the bulbs away from children.
• Dispose of used bulbs with care.
Otherwise the bulbs can explode.
HEADLAMPS
1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the two bolts.
3. Disconnect the wiring harness connec-
tor from the bulb.
4. Remove the rubber cap covering the
bulb assembly.
5. Release the spring that retains the bulb.
6. Remove the bulb.
7. Reverse the steps to install a new bulb.
Clean halogen bulbs with alcohol or
mineral spirits and a lint-free cloth.
Be sure not to touch them with your
bare hands.
Fingerprints on a halogen bulb may
drastically shorten the bulb's effective
life.
The same rating of the bulb to be used
during replacement and any usage of
higher wattage bulbs can cause ther-
mal issues such as melting of lamp
housing and its surrounding parts.
Warranty would be void if higher watt-
age bulbs are being used.
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CAUTION
WARNING