Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Sedan/Wagon
Removal Procedure
Caution: Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could
cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
• | Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
bulbs. Leave the headlamp 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. |
• | Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away. |
• | Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly.
Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. |
- Remove the headlamp attachment bolts, 1 upper and 1 lower connecting to
the headlamp mounting bracket.
- Disconnect the headlamp bulb and the turn signal sockets from the headlamp
housing.
- Pull the center edge of the housing forward, then slide the headlamp housing
toward the center of the vehicle to remove.
Installation
- Install the headlamp bulb sockets and the turn signal socket into the headlamp
housing. Rotate the sockets to lock in place.
- Slide the headlamp housing into place on the vehicle.
- Align the housing and install the attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the headlamp housing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).
- Check the headlamp aim. Adjust if required.
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Coupe
Removal Procedure
Caution: Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could
cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:
• | Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
bulbs. Leave the headlamp 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. |
• | Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away. |
• | Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly.
Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. |
- Remove the 2 headlamp attachment bolts.
- Disconnect the headlamp bulbs and the turn signal sockets from the headlamp
housing.
- Lift the headlamp housing to remove.
Installation Procedure
- Align the headlamp attachment bolts over the J-clips and push the lamp
down until seated.
- Install the headlamp bulb sockets and turn the signal socket into the
headlamp housing. Rotate the sockets to lock in place.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
- Install attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the headlamp housing bolts to 7 N·m (61 lb in).
- Check the headlamp aim. Adjust if required.