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Removal Procedure

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

Important: Warning, high voltage. Do not touch components in the xenon dipped beam when the dipped beam is switched on. Ignition and light switch OFF.

  1. Remove the bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  2. Remove the fuse.

  3. Object Number: 1938385  Size: LH
  4. Remove the headlamp - left side.
  5. • Remove the 3 screws (1, 2).
    • Remove the front paneling connector.
    • Remove the headlamps.
    • Release the wiring harness plug (3) and disconnect.

    Object Number: 1941083  Size: LH
  6. Remove the xenon lamp cover.
  7. Remove the 3 bolts (1).

  8. Remove the xenon lamp igniter.
  9. To unlock, turn in the direction of the arrow.

    • Disconnect the wiring harness plug.
    • Remove the igniter.

Installation Procedure

    Important: The arrow on the sticker (igniter) must be at the top on installation.

  1. Install the xenon lamp igniter.
  2. • To lock, turn opposite the direction of the arrow.
    • Connect the wiring harness plug.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the xenon lamp cover.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the 3 bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  5. Install the headlamp - left side.
  6. • Connect and lock the wiring harness plug.
    • Insert the front paneling connector.

    Tighten
    Tighten the 3 bolts to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  7. Install the bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  8. Insert the fuse.
  9. Adjust the headlamps. Refer to Headlamp Aiming .