Headlight Bulb Replacement - Triumph Rocket III Handbook

Headlight Bulb Replacement

It is necessary to remove the headlight from
the headlight bowl to gain access to the
bulbs.
1. Headlight bulb
2. Bulb clip
3. Position light bulb
Warning
The bulbs become hot during use. Always
allow sufficient time for the bulbs to cool
before handling. Avoid touching the glass
part of the bulb. If the glass is touched or
gets dirty, clean with alcohol before re-use.
Remove the rider's seat.
Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead
first.
Undo the fixing securing the headlight clamp
to the headlight body.
Support the headlight while removing the
clamp.
Maintenance and Adjustment
Remove the headlight from its bowl while
supporting it to prevent the cables from
being over extended.
Disconnect the multi-pin electrical connector
from the headlight bulb and remove the
rubber cover.
Detach the wire retainer from its clip (do not
remove the screw) then remove the bulb
from the light unit.
To remove the position light bulb:
Without pulling on the wires, ease the bulb
holder from its socket. The bulb is removed
from its holder by pulling gently upwards.
Installation for both bulbs is the reverse of the
removal procedure. Tighten the headlight
clamp to 2 Nm.
When reconnecting the battery, connect
the positive (red) lead first.
Warning
Do not reconnect the battery until the
assembly process has been completed.
Premature battery reconnection could
result in ignition of the battery gases
causing risk of injury.
Caution
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