Removal Procedure
- Remove the battery negative cable.
- Remove the radiator grille from the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
- Disconnect the front bumper assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement in Bumpers.
- Remove the starter cable fasteners from the starter cable.
- Remove the starter cable from the headlamp ballast.
- Remove the body wiring harness from the ballast.
- Remove the ballast support bracket fastener from the vehicle.
- Remove the ballast and ballast support bracket from the vehicle.
- Remove the ballast and ballast subplate fastener from the support bracket.
- Remove the ballast and ballast subplate from the ballast support bracket.
- Remove the ballast subplate fasteners from the ballast.
- Remove the ballast from the ballast subplate.
Caution: 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.
Caution: 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.
Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.
Installation Procedure
- Install the ballast to the ballast subplate.
- Install the ballast subplate fasteners to the ballast.
- Install the ballast and ballast subplate to the ballast support bracket.
- Install the ballast and ballast subplate fastener to the ballast support bracket.
- Install the ballast and ballast support bracket to the vehicle.
- Install the ballast support bracket fastener to the vehicle.
- Install the body wiring harness to the ballast.
- Install the starter cable to the headlamp ballast.
- Install the starter cable retainers to the headlamp ballast.
- Install the front bumper assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement in Bumpers.
- Install the radiator grille to the vehicle. Refer to Grille Replacement in Exterior Trim.
- Install the battery negative cable.
Important: Ensure that the ballast subplate is oriented with the ring on the starter cable side of the ballast.
Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.
Tighten
Tighten the ballast subplate fasteners to 5 N·m (45 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the ballast support bracket fastener to 8.5 N·m
(75 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the ballast support bracket to the vehicle fastener to 10 N·m
(88 lb in).
Tighten
Tighten the starter cable screws to 0.7 N·m (6 lb in).
