Headlight Bulb Replacement - Triumph Rocket III Classic Service Manual

Headlight Bulb Replacement
It is necessary to remove the headlight from the headlight
bowl to gain access to the bulbs.
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1.
Headlight bulb
2. Bulb clip
3. Position light bulb
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.
1.
Remove the seat (see page 17-17 for Rocket III and
Classic, see page 17-18 for Rocket III Touring).
2. Disconnect the battery, negative (black) lead first.
3. Undo the fixing securing the headlight clamp to the
headlight body.
4. Support the headlight while removing the clamp.
5. Remove the headlight from its bowl while supporting
it to prevent the cables from being over extended.
6. Disconnect the multi-pin electrical connector from
the headlight bulb and remove the rubber cover.
Z Detach the wire retainer from its clip (do not remove
the screw) then remove the bulb from the light unit.
8. 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
outwards.
9. For Rocket III and Classic only: Installation for
both bulbs is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tighten the headlight clamp to 4 Nm.
10.
For Rocket III Touring only:
Installation for both
bulbs is the reverse of the removal procedure.
Tighten the headlight rim fixings to 3 Nm.
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Caution
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When reconnecting the battery, connect the positive
(red) lead first.
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.
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