Replacing The Headlight Bulbs - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS

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REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT BULBS
The following procedure applies to both of the
headlight bulbs.
1. Remove:
• front cowling
Refer to "FRONT COWLING".
2. Disconnect:
• headlight coupler 1
3. Remove:
• headlight bulb holder cover 2
4. Detach:
• headlight bulb holder 1
5. Remove:
• headlight bulb 2
WARNING
Since the headlight bulb gets extremely
hot, keep flammable products and your
hands away from the bulb until it has
cooled down.
6. Install:
• headlight bulb
Secure the new headlight bulb with the
headlight bulb holder.
CAUTION:
Avoid touching the glass part of the head-
light bulb to keep it free from oil, otherwise
the transparency of the glass, the life of the
bulb and the luminous flux will be
adversely affected. If the headlight bulb
gets soiled, thoroughly clean it with a cloth
moistened with alcohol or lacquer thinner.
7. Attach:
• headlight bulb holder
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