Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair

Headlight Bulb

REMOVAL

1. HIGH BEAM AND HALOGEN TYPE LOW BEAM

CAUTION:
- Because the halogen bulb operates at a high temperature, dirt and oil on the bulb surface reduces the bulb's service life. Hold the flange portion when replacing the bulb. Never touch the glass portion.
- Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.


1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery.
2. Remove the air intake duct. (When removing the headlight bulb RH).






3. Remove the battery. (When removing the headlight bulb LH)
4. Disconnect the harness connector.
5. Remove the bulb assembly (A) then remove the high beam. To remove the low beam, remove the back cover (B), and then go to Step 6).






6. Remove the light bulb retaining spring (A) to remove bulb.






2. HID TYPE LOW BEAM

CAUTION:
- Do not operate with wet hands.
- As the lightening circuit uses high voltage, be sure to confirm that the power supply is turned off before operation.
- When replacing the bulb, hold the flange portion and never touch the glass portion.
- Do not leave the headlight without a bulb for a long time. Dust, moisture, etc. entering the headlight may affect its performance.


1. Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
2. Remove the headlight assembly.
3. Remove the back cover.






4. Remove the lock, and disconnect the harness connector.






5. Remove the screws, and then remove the bulb.






INSTALLATION

Install in the reverse order of removal.