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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 473530  Size: SH

    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.

  1. Raise and suitably support the hood.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
  3. Remove the rubber insulator from the headlamp assembly.
  4. Push the headlamp bulb retainer (2) downward and to the side to release the headlamp bulb (1).
  5. Remove the headlamp bulb (1) from the headlamp assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 473530  Size: SH
  1. Install the headlamp bulb (1) to the headlamp assembly. Secure the bulb by pushing the retainer (2) downward and to the side until it locks.
  2. Install the rubber insulator to the headlamp assembly.
  3. Connect the headlamp bulb electrical connector.
  4. Lower the hood.