Removal Procedure
Caution: Halogen bulbs contain gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly
could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal
injury:
| ā¢ | Turn off the lamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing
the bulb. |
| ā¢ | Leave the lamp switch OFF until the bulb change is complete. |
| ā¢ | Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb. |
| ā¢ | Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass. |
| ā¢ | Keep dirt and moisture off the bulb. |
| ā¢ | Properly dispose of the used bulb. |
| ā¢ | Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children. |
- Raise and support the
vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
in General Information.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp.
- Remove the nuts from the fog lamp.
- Remove the fog lamp from
the front bumper fascia.
- Remove the fog lamp bulb
from the fog lamp, turning counterclockwise, if required.
Installation Procedure
- Install the fog lamp bulb
to the fog lamp, turning clockwise, if required.
- Install the fog lamp to
the front bumper fascia.
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.
- Install the fog
lamp nuts to the fog lamp.
Tighten
Tighten the fog lamp nuts to 10 NĀ·m (89 lb in).
- Connect the electrical
connector to the fog lamp.
- Lower the vehicle.
- Check and adjust the fog lamp aim as necessary. Refer to
Fog Lamp Aiming
.
