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Changing the Air Filter Element
1. Locate the mass air flow sensor
electrical connector on the air
outlet tube. This connector will
need to be unplugged.
2. Unlock the locking clip on the
connector (connector shown from
below for clarity), then squeeze and
pull the connector off of the air
outlet tube.
3. Clean the area around the air
tube to air cover connection to
prevent debris from entering the
system and then loosen the bolt on
the air tube clamp so the clamp is
no longer snug to the air tube. It is
not necessary to completely remove
the clamp.
4. Pull the air tube off from the air
cleaner housing.
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5. Release the three clamps that secure
the cover to the air filter housing. Push
the air filter cover toward the center of
the vehicle and up slightly to release it.
6. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
7. Install a new air filter element.
8. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps. Be
careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter
housing and cover and ensure that
the tabs on the edge are properly
aligned into the slots.
9. Slip the air tube onto the air
filter housing and tighten the
air-tube clamp bolt snugly, but do
not overtighten it.
10. Reconnect the mass air flow
sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking
tab on the connector is in the
“locked” position (connector shown
from below for clarity).
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ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident, the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by your authorized dealer.
Vertical Aim Adjustment
Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system. Refer to
Message centerin theDriver Controlschapter.
1. Park the vehicle directly in front of a wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away.
•(A) 8 feet (2.4 meters)
•(B) Center height of lamp to
ground
•(C) 25 feet (7.6 meters)
•(D) Horizontal reference line
2. Measure the height from the
center of your headlamp (indicated
by a 3.0 millimeter circle on the
lens) to the ground and mark an
8 foot (2.4 meter) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (a piece of
masking tape works well).
3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate the wall or screen and
open the hood. Cover one of the headlamps so no light from that lamp
hits the wall.
4. On the wall or screen you will
observe a light pattern with a
distinct horizontal edge towards the
right. If this edge is not at the
horizontal reference line, the beam
will need to be adjusted so the edge
is at the same height as the
horizontal reference line.
C
A
B
D
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5. Locate the vertical adjuster on
each headlamp, then use a Phillips
#2 screwdriver to turn the adjuster
either counterclockwise or
clockwise in order to adjust the
vertical aim of the headlamp. The
upper edge of the light pattern
should touch the horizontal
reference line.
6. HORIZONTAL AIM IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS VEHICLE AND IS
NOT ADJUSTABLE.
7. Repeat Steps 3–5 for the other headlamp.
8. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
CHANGING A BULB
Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.
Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air
enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that
condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal
condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the
lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during
normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry
weather conditions.
These are examples of acceptable condensation:
•Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
•Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
These are examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp
water leak):
•Water puddle inside the lamp.
•Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of
the lens.
Take your vehicle to a dealer for service if any of the above conditions of
unacceptable moisture are present.
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Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs
The low/high beam headlamps on your vehicle use a “high intensity
discharge” source. These lamps operate at a high voltage. For bulb
replacement, see your authorized dealer.
Replacing Front Parking Lamp, Turn Signal, and Side Marker Bulbs
The front parking lamp, turn signal, and side marker bulbs are located in
the headlamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace any of these
bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. At the back of the headlamp lens,
remove the two headlamp assembly
bolts.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
forward slightly to expose the
electrical connectors.
5. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it.
6. Pull the bulb straight out of the
socket and push in the new bulb.
7. To complete installation of the
parking lamp/turn signal assembly,
follow the removal procedures in
reverse order.
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Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
1. From underneath the vehicle,
rotate the harness/bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove it from
the fog lamp assembly.
2. Carefully disconnect the bulb
from the harness assembly via the
two snap clips.
Install the new bulb in reverse
order.
Replacing Tail, Stop, Turn Signal, and Backup Lamp Bulbs
The tail, stop, turn signal, and backup lamp bulbs are located in the
same portion of the tail lamp assembly, one just below the other. Follow
the same steps to replace any of these bulbs.
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assembly screws.
3. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
4. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle by pulling the
assembly directly straight out to
expose the bulb socket. DO NOT
TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS.
5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
6. Pull bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
8. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with two screws.
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Replacing Supplemental Tail Lamp Bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position.
2. Open the liftgate and remove interior trim panel.
3. Remove four nuts from the lamp
assembly.
4. Carefully pry the lamp assembly
away from the vehicle by pulling the
assembly directly straight out to
expose the bulb socket. DO NOT
TIP THE LAMP ASSEMBLY
SIDEWAYS.
5. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp
assembly.
6. Pull bulb straight out of socket and push in the new bulb.
7. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
8. Install the lamp assembly on the vehicle and secure with four nuts.
9. Install the interior trim panel.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located in the license plate housing assembly
on the liftgate. To change the license plate bulbs:
1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the off position.
2. Remove the license lamp screw
from the assembly.
3. Pull the lamp down and twist the
bulb socket counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp.
4. Pull out the old bulb and push in
the new bulb.
5. Install the bulb socket in the lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
6. Install the lamp assembly and secure it with the retaining screw.
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Replacing the High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
To change the high-mount brake
lamp bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding
the lamp assembly in place.
2. Pull the lamp assembly straight
out.
3. Disconnect the wire harness.
4. Press the four tabs that hold the
light assembly on, one at a time,
and pull the black bulb carrier away
from the lamp.
5. Pull the old bulb out and replace
with the new bulb.
6. Snap the black bulb carrier into
the lamp assembly.
7. Connect the wire harness.
8. Install the lamp assembly with two screws.
Replacing Approach Lamp/Mirror Turn Signal Bulbs
For bulb replacement, see your authorized dealer.
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