2012 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE light

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ECLIPSE SPYDER
NOTE
The dome light/reading lights use LEDs rather than bulbs.
For repair and replacement, contact an authorized
Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.
Headlights (vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights)
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair headlights, and do not
attempt to replace their bulbs.
Description
Wattage
1- Vanity mirror light 1.4 W
2-Dome light (Front)
/Reading lights (if so equipped)—
3-Reading lights on an inside rearview mir-
ror (if so equipped)4.3 W
4- Glove compartment light 1.4 W
WA R N I N G
!
A high voltage is present in the power circuit and in
the bulbs and bulb terminals. To avoid the risk of an
electric shock, contact an authorized Mitsubishi
Motors dealer whenever repair or replacement is
necessary.
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Headlights (except for vehicles with high inten-
sity discharge headlights)
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1. Depress the tab (A) on the harness connector and pull the
harness connector toward you to remove it. 2. Turn the bulb (B) counterclockwise, and then remove the
headlight bulb with holder.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.*- Front of the vehicle
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Adjustment of headlight aim
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The alignment of the headlights should be checked by an
authorized Mitsubishi Motors dealer or a repair facility of your
choice.Parking and side-marker lights (vehicles with
high intensity discharge headlights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the left side, remove the cap
(A) of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise.
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen light bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the headlights are
used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
* - Front of the vehicle
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Front turn signal lights (vehicles with high inten-
sity discharge headlights)
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1. When replacing the bulb on the left side, remove the cap
(A) of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise.2. Remove the socket and bulb assembly (B) together by
turning it counterclockwise.* - Front of the vehicle
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3. Remove the bulb by pulling it out.
4. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front turn signal, parking and side-marker lights
(except for vehicles with high intensity discharge
headlights)
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1. Remove the entire socket and bulb assembly (A) by turn-
ing it clockwise (the left side) or counterclockwise (the
right side).*- Front of the vehicle
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2. Depress the tab (B) on the harness connector and pull the
harness connector to remove it.
3. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
Front fog lights
(if so equipped)
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1. Remove the three clips (A) by turning them counterclock-
wise or prying them, and remove the two screws (B) by
turning them counterclockwise, then remove the cover
(C).
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Rear combination lights
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ECLIPSE1. Open the rear hatch.
Push the center of the clips (A) and remove them. Then
remove the cover (B).
CAUTION
!
Handle halogen light bulb with care. The gas inside
a halogen light bulb is highly pressurized, so drop-
ping, knocking, or scratching a halogen light bulb
can cause it to shatter.
Never hold the halogen lights bulb with a bare hand,
dirty glove, etc. The oil from your hand could cause
the bulb to break the next time the front fog lights
are used.
If the glass surface is dirty, clean it with alcohol and
let it dry completely before installing the bulb.
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2. Remove the clip (A) and the bolt (C). 3. Take off the trim cover (D). Remove the light case mount-
ing nut (E).
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