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posted on Nov 02, 2009
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1. Drivers Side. This is the easiest to get to. After opening the hood,
right behind the lamp housing there are (2) rubber caps. The outside
cap contains the low beam/day running bulb and the inside cap contains
the high beam bulb.
a. Both bulbs are replaced the same way. Remove the rubber cap, these
caps are soft and pliable but when you grab the edges to pull them off,
they feel rigid. This is because the rubber cap is pressed over a hard
plastic flange so when you squeeze and pull, it can be difficult to
remove. If you can’t get a good grip to pull them off -
b. (Tip) There (2) clips on the headlamp housing, one is in plan view
to the left and the other is under the fender just to the right top of
the housing. It’s a little difficult to get to and you may need a flat
head screwdriver to pry it up. Pull up on these clips and they will
release the housing, but you cannot remove it. This will allow you to
pull the housing out a few inches and you can see the edges of the
rubber caps.
c. Using a flat head screwdriver, just gently pry the cap, once it
starts coming off you can remove it with your hand. Reach in and grab
the bulb assembly and turn it about ¼ corner turn “counter” clockwise
and it will come out.
d. Remove the power wire harness that is clipped on.
e. Snap the new bulb into the power wire harness (DO NOT TOUCH) the new bulb with your bare hand!
f. Gently place it the bulb assembly back in the housing, turn ¼ turn
clockwise, it will snap into place, replace the rubber cap, push the
housing back into place and press the housing clips back down.
g. NOTE: Always put the rubber cap back on, it helps to keep moisture out of the housing.
2. Passenger Side. This is the hardest to get to. Remove the air
cleaner cover and filter or you won’t be able to reach the back side of
the housing. The instruction on how to remove these items should be in
your owners manual.
After opening the hood, right behind the lamp housing there are (2)
rubber caps. The outside cap contains the low beam/day running bulb and
the inside cap contains the high beam bulb.
a. Both bulbs are replaced the same way. Remove the rubber cap, these
caps are soft and pliable but when you grab the edges to pull them off,
they feel rigid. This is because the rubber cap is pressed over a hard
plastic flange so when you squeeze and pull, it can be difficult to
remove. If you can’t get a good grip to pull them off -
b. (Tip) There (2) clips on the headlamp housing, one is in plan view
to the right and the other is under the fender just to the left top of
the housing. It’s a little difficult to get toand you may need a flat
head screwdriver to pry it up. Pull up on these clips and they will
release the housing, but you cannot remove it. This will allow you to
pull the housing out a few inches and you can see the edges of the
rubber caps.
c. Using a flat head screwdriver, just gently pry the cap, once it
starts coming off you can remove it with your hand. Reach in and grab
the bulb assembly and turn it about ¼ corner turn “counter” clockwise
and it will come out.
d. Remove the power wire harness that is clipped on.
e. Snap the new bulb into the power wire harness (DO NOT TOUCH) the new bulb with your bare hand!
f. Gently place it the bulb assembly back in the housing, turn ¼ turn
clockwise, it will snap into place, replace the rubber cap, push the
housing back into place and press the housing clips back down.
g. NOTE: Always put the rubber cap back on, it helps to keep moisture out of the housing