To replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 5-9
for more information.
2. Lift the two headlamp retaining clips to release the
headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
3. Pull the headlamp assembly away from the vehicle.
4. Remove the circular bulb cover for the high and
low-beam bulbs.
5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
6. Pull the old bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
7. Install a new bulb and turn it clockwise to secure.
8. Reinstall the circular bulb covers, if necessary.
9. Reinstall the headlamp assembly by lining up the
headlamp assembly with the slots in the headlamp
retaining clips
10. Press down on the headlamp retaining clips to
secure the headlamp assembly.
HID Low-Beam Bulb Replacement
If your vehicle has HID low-beam headlamps and a bulb
needs to be replaced, see your dealer for replacement.
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