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Headlamp Leveling Actuator Replacement Export

Removal Procedure

Important: The headlamp leveling actuator (Export Only) is part of the headlamp and must be replaced with the headlamp.


    Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.

  2. Object Number: 294727  Size: SH
  3. Remove the headlamp housing bracket bolt attaching the headlamp to the headlamp bracket.
  4. Slide the headlamp outboard to disengage the headlamp tabs from the headlamp bracket slots.

  5. Object Number: 294726  Size: SH
  6. Pull the headlamp forward to access electrical connectors.
  7. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connectors.

  8. Object Number: 379379  Size: SH
  9. Disconnect the headlamp leveling actuator electrical connector.
  10. Remove the headlamp.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 379379  Size: SH
  1. Connect the headlamp leveling actuator electrical connector.

  2. Object Number: 294726  Size: SH
  3. Perform the following to install the headlamp:
  4. 2.1. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connectors.
    2.2. Engage the tabs on the back of headlamp into the slots in the headlamp bracket.

    Object Number: 294727  Size: SH
  5. Install the headlamp housing bracket bolt attaching the headlamp to the headlamp bracket.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp housing bracket bolt to 7 N·m (62 lb in).


    Object Number: 208241  Size: SH
  7. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.