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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 2031472  Size: MF

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Component Name

Headlamp Ballast Assembly Replacement

Warning: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:

   • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
   • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.

    • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
    • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.

Warning: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Fascia, Extension, Reinforcement and Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Fascia, Extension, Reinforcement and Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers .

C

1

Ballast Access Cover Screws

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten:
3 N.m (27 lb in)

2

Ballast Access Cover

3

Headlamp Ballast Assembly