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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Open the hood.

  2. Object Number: 1215815  Size: SH

    Important: Hold the headlamp to prevent damage to the headlamp or to the fascia.

  3. Remove the bolts from the headlamp assembly.
  4. Lift the headlamp assembly to unseat the tabs on the bottom and the edge of the fender.

  5. Object Number: 1326361  Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the headlamp assembly.
  7. Remove the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle, if necessary.

  8. Object Number: 1221583  Size: SH
  9. Remove the headlamp bulb access cover by rotating the headlamp bulb access cover counterclockwise, if necessary.

  10. Object Number: 1221593  Size: SH
  11. Remove the headlamp bulb from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.

  12. Object Number: 1221588  Size: SH
  13. Disconnect the headlamp bulb electrical connector, if necessary.

  14. Object Number: 1221583  Size: SH
  15. Remove the park/turn bulb access cover by rotating the cover counterclockwise, if necessary.

  16. Object Number: 1221593  Size: SH
  17. Remove the park/turn bulb from the housing by rotating the socket counterclockwise, if necessary.

  18. Object Number: 1221597  Size: SH
  19. Gently pull the park/turn bulb from the socket , if necessary.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1221597  Size: SH
  1. Install the park/turn bulb into the bulb socket.

  2. Object Number: 1221593  Size: SH
  3. Install the park/turn bulb socket into the headlamp housing by rotating the socket clockwise.

  4. Object Number: 1221586  Size: SH
  5. Install the park/turn bulb access cover by rotating the cover clockwise.

  6. Object Number: 1221588  Size: SH
  7. Connect the headlamp bulb to the headlamp electrical connector.

  8. Object Number: 1221593  Size: SH
  9. Install the headlamp bulb into the headlamp housing. Rotate the socket clockwise until locked.

  10. Object Number: 1221586  Size: SH
  11. Install the headlamp bulb access cover by rotating the cover clockwise.

  12. Object Number: 1326361  Size: SH
  13. Connect the electrical connector to the headlamp assembly.

  14. Object Number: 1215815  Size: SH
  15. Position the headlamp assembly to the vehicle. Ensure that the tabs on the bottom and the fender edge are seated.
  16. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  17. Install the bolts to the headlamp assembly.
  18. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  19. Close the hood.
  20. Inspect the headlamp alignment. Adjust the headlamp alignment, if necessary. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .