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Changing a Bulb
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. |
Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Locating the headlamp bulbs:
A Direction indicator lamp.B Low beam headlamp.C High beam headlamp. |
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb:
- Remove the headlamp assembly.
- Remove service cap.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb:
- Remove the headlamp assembly.
- Remove service cap.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order.
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs:
- Remove the headlamp assembly.
- Remove service cap.
- Remove the bulb holder.
- Remove bulb from the headlamp assembly.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Fog, Park and Direction Indicator Bulbs
Note:
You cannot separate the fog lamp bulb from the bulb holder.
- Remove the fog lamp cover.
- Remove the 2 screws.
- Remove the lamp.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
- Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Tail, Brake and Direction Indicator Bulbs
- Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the trim panel cover.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the wing nut.
- Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
- Remove the bulb holder.
- Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, then turn the bulb counterclockwise and remove the bulb. (A) Taillamp and brake lamp. (B) Direction indicator lamp.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing Reverse Lamp and Tail Lamp Bulbs
- Make sure the lighting control is in the off position.
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the trim panel cover.
- Remove the wing nut.
- Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bulb holder.
- Gently press the bulb into the bulb holder, turn the bulb counterclockwise, and remove the bulb. (A) Reverse lamp. (B) Tail lamp.
- Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
- Carefully release the spring clip.
- Remove the lamp.
- Remove the bulb.
Reverse steps to reinstall bulb.
Replacing the Center High Mounted Brake Lamp Bulbs
- Open the liftgate.
- Detach the clips above the inboard side of the rear window.
- Insert a suitable tool into the holes.
- Carefully pull the lamp towards the front of the vehicle in order to release the spring clips.
- Gently pull the lamp assembly away from the vehicle.
- Remove the bulb holder.
- Remove the bulb.