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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

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

Notice: Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.

Important: Verify what bulb needs replacement prior to bulb removal.

  1. Turn wheels to gain access to the headlamp door access cover in the wheelhouse liner.

  2. Object Number: 1247731  Size: SH
  3. Remove the headlamp door access cover fastener.

  4. Object Number: 1247733  Size: SH
  5. Remove the headlamp door access cover from the vehicle.

  6. Object Number: 1247735  Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector from the bulb.
  8. Turn bulb counterclockwise ¼ turn to release the bulb.

  9. Object Number: 1247738  Size: SH
  10. Remove the bulb from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1247738  Size: SH
  1. Insert the bulb into the headlamp assembly.
  2. Turn the bulb ¼ clockwise to seat the bulb into the headlamp assembly.

  3. Object Number: 1247735  Size: SH
  4. Connect the headlamp electrical connectors to the bulb.

  5. Object Number: 1247733  Size: SH
  6. Install the headlamp door access cover to the vehicle.
  7. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1247731  Size: SH
  8. Install the headlamp door access cover fastener.
  9. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp door access cover fastener to 7-11 N·m (62-98 lb in).

  10. Return wheels facing straight ahead.