For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Open the hood.
- Remove the thumb screw from the back of the headlamp.
- Release the headlamp retainer by lifting up.
- Pull the headlamp straight forward, to release the ball stud from the grommet.
- Remove the headlamp from the upper fascia support.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp.
- Remove the bulb(s) from the headlamp by rotating counterclockwise.
Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly
could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal
injury:
• Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
the bulb. • Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete. • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb. • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass. • Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb. • Properly dispose of the used bulb. • Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.
Installation Procedure
- Install the headlamp bulb(s) to the headlamp by rotating clockwise.
- Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp.
- Position the headlamp to the upper fascia support.
- Press the headlamp into the upper fascia support until the ball stud is fully seated.
- Install the thumb screw to the rear of the headlamp.
- Engage the headlamp vertical retainer, by sliding downward until fully seated.
- Check the headlamp aim, if a new headlamp was installed, or if service or repairs in the front end area were made. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .
- Close the hood.
Important: The headlamp electrical connector must be positioned into the upper fascia support panel for proper seating of the headlamp.
