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Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Sedan/Wagon

Removal Procedure


Object Number: 865212  Size: SH

Caution: Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

   • Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing bulbs. Leave the headlamp switch off until the bulb change is complete.
   • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
   • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
   • Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away.
   • Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly. Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  1. Remove the headlamp attachment bolts, 1 upper and 1 lower connecting to the headlamp mounting bracket.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp bulb and the turn signal sockets from the headlamp housing.
  3. Pull the center edge of the housing forward, then slide the headlamp housing toward the center of the vehicle to remove.

Installation


    Object Number: 864916  Size: SH
  1. Install the headlamp bulb sockets and the turn signal socket into the headlamp housing. Rotate the sockets to lock in place.
  2. Slide the headlamp housing into place on the vehicle.
  3. Align the housing and install the attaching bolts.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp housing bolts to 6 N·m (53 lb in).

  5. Check the headlamp aim. Adjust if required.

Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement Coupe

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 866500  Size: MH

    Caution: Halogen bulbs contain a gas under pressure. Handling a bulb improperly could cause it to shatter into flying glass fragments. To help avoid personal injury:

       • Turn off the headlamp switch and allow the bulb to cool before changing bulbs. Leave the headlamp switch off until the bulb change is complete.
       • Always wear eye protection when changing a halogen bulb.
       • Handle the bulb only by its base. Avoid touching the glass.
       • Do not drop or scratch the bulb. Keep moisture away.
       • Place the used bulb in the new bulb's carton and dispose of it properly. Keep halogen bulbs out of the reach of children.

  1. Remove the 2 headlamp attachment bolts.
  2. Disconnect the headlamp bulbs and the turn signal sockets from the headlamp housing.
  3. Lift the headlamp housing to remove.

Installation Procedure

  1. Align the headlamp attachment bolts over the J-clips and push the lamp down until seated.
  2. Install the headlamp bulb sockets and turn the signal socket into the headlamp housing. Rotate the sockets to lock in place.
  3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install attaching bolts.
  5. Tighten
    Tighten the headlamp housing bolts to 7 N·m (61 lb in).

  6. Check the headlamp aim. Adjust if required.