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Maintenance
Always handle them carefully, and avoid
scratches and abrasions. If the bulbs are
lit, avoid contact with liquids. Never touch
the glass with bare hands. Residual oil
may cause the bulb to overheat and burst
when lit. A bulb should be operated only
when installed in a headlight.
If a bulb becomes damaged or cracked,
replace it immediately and carefully dis-
pose of it.
Wear eye protection when changing a
bulb. Allow the bulb to cool down before
handling it.1. Turn off the engine and open the hood.
If you can reach the bulb without
removing the headlight assembly, con-
tinue to step 4.
2. Remove the front bumper upper cover.
3. Remove the headlight assembly from the body of the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the power connector(s) from the back of the headlight assem-
bly.
Headlight(High/Low)
5. Remove the headlight bulb cover byturning it counterclockwise.
6. Unsnap the headlight bulb retaining wire by depressing the end and push-
ing it right ward.
7. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
8. Insert a new bulb into the socket.
9. Install the socket in the assembly by aligning the shape on the bulb housing
in the assembly. Pushing the spring
holder in to the slot.
10. Install the headlight bulb cover by turning it clockwise
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