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Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1257833  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 support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the lower grille. Refer to Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement in Bumpers.
  3. Remove the screw (1) to release the clamp ring (4).
  4. Rotate the ring  (4) clockwise until the retaining hook (3) is at the 9 o'clock position.
  5. Ease the ring (4) out of the aperture and away from the fog lamp (2).

  6. Object Number: 1257839  Size: SH
  7. Pull the lens and reflector assembly (1) away from the fog lamp housing (5).
  8. Disconnect the bulb lead (4) from the wiring harness connector located inside the insulation sheath (6).
  9. Squeeze the two halves of the spring retainer (2) together and pivot the spring backward clear of the bulb (3)
  10. Remove the bulb (3) from the lens and reflector assembly (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1257839  Size: SH
  1. Install the fog lamp bulb (3) into the correct locating notches in the reflector and insert the spring retainer (2).
  2. Connect the bulb lead (4) to the wiring harness connector inside the sheath (6).
  3. Install the lens and reflector assembly (1) into the housing (5), ensuring that the tabs on the rim of the lens and reflector assembly (1) correspond with the cut-outs in the rim of the housing (5).

  4. Object Number: 1257833  Size: SH
  5. Position the clamp ring (4) to the fog lamp (2).
  6. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  7. Install the screw (1) to the clamp ring (4).
  8. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1 N·m(9 lb in)

  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Aim fog lamps, if required. Refer to Fog Lamp Aiming .
  11. Install the lower grille. Refer to Front Bumper Lower Fascia Grille Replacement in Bumpers.