Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Fog/Driving Lamp Bulb: Service and Repair




Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

1. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).

Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.


Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning (Safety Glasses Warning).

2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
3. Remove the air deflector from the front end of the vehicle. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).




4. Disconnect the front fog lamp assembly electrical connector (1).





Note: Press the top and bottom of the front fog lamp bulb assembly to front fog lamp retaining clips (3) and pull rearwards to remove.

5. Remove the front fog lamp bulb assembly (1) from the front fog lamp assembly (2).

Installation Procedure





Note: When replacing the front fog lamp bulb assembly (1) do not handle the quartz envelope (3) of the front fog lamp bulb assembly (1). Wipe the quartz envelope (3) immediately with methylated spirits if it is touched accidentally or the performance of the front fog lamp bulb assembly (1) will deteriorate.

Note: Listen for an audible click to confirm fitting.

1. Install the front fog lamp bulb assembly (1) to the front fog lamp assembly (2).




2. Connect the front fog lamp assembly electrical connector (1).
3. Install the air deflector to the front end of the vehicle. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement (Service and Repair).
4. Lower the vehicle.
Warning: Refer to Battery Disconnect Warning (Battery Disconnect Warning).

5. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (Service and Repair).
6. Aim the fog lamps. Refer to Fog Lamp Aiming (Procedures).