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For 1990-2009 cars only

Headlamp Bulb Replacement Driver side

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 159414  Size: SH
  3. Unscrew the self-locking tab on the left side radiator cover.
  4. Unclip the left side radiator cover from the body to remove the left side radiator cover.
  5. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
  6. Remove the rubber protective cover from the back of the headlamp to reveal the bulb.

  7. Object Number: 159416  Size: SH
  8. Separate the bulb fastening tangs (1).
  9. Carefully remove the bulb.
  10. Remove the electrical connection from the bulb.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the electrical connection to the bulb.

  2. Object Number: 159416  Size: SH
  3. Snap the fastening tang (1) in place to install the bulb.
  4. Install the rubber protective cover to the back of the headlamp.
  5. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.

  6. Object Number: 159414  Size: SH
  7. Seat the tab to the body of the left side radiator cover.
  8. Secure the left side radiator cover by turning the self-locking tab.
  9. Close the hood.
  10. Reprogram the applicable accessories.

Headlamp Bulb Replacement Passenger side

Removal Procedure

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 159414  Size: SH
  3. Unscrew the self-locking tab on the right side radiator cover.
  4. Unclip the right side radiator cover from the body to remove the right side radiator cover.
  5. Remove the rubber protective cover from the back of the headlamp to reveal the bulb.

  6. Object Number: 159416  Size: SH
  7. Separate the bulb fastening tangs (1).
  8. Carefully remove the bulb.
  9. Remove the electrical connection from the bulb.

Installation Procedure

  1. Install the electrical connection to the bulb.

  2. Object Number: 159416  Size: SH
  3. Snap the fastening tang (1) in place to install the bulb.
  4. Install the rubber protective cover to the back of the headlamp.

  5. Object Number: 159414  Size: SH
  6. Seat the tab to the body of the right side radiator cover.
  7. Secure the right side radiator cover by turning the self-locking tab.
  8. Close the hood.