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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 headlamp fuse.
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .

  3. Object Number: 1941096  Size: LH
  4. Remove the xenon lamp cover.
  5. Remove the 3 bolts (1).

  6. Remove the xenon lamp igniter.
  7. To unlock, turn in the direction of the arrow.

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

    Object Number: 1941085  Size: SH
  8. Remove the xenon lamp.
  9. Compress the fixing bracket (1) to release.

Installation Procedure

    Important: Ensure correct installation position.

  1. Install the rear lamp.
  2. • Insert the xenon lamp.
    • Lock the fixing bracket.

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

  3. Install the xenon lamp igniter.
  4. To lock, turn opposite the direction of the arrow.

    • Insert the igniter.
    • Connect the wiring harness plug.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

  7. Install air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  8. Insert the headlamp fuse.