Replacement of the Halogen Headlamps Bulb

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Important: Use only SAE/DOT approved H11 bulbs with a 55 watt rating for the headlamps. Use only SAE/DOT approved 4157 NAK LL lamps for turn signal and marker lamps. Installing higher wattage bulbs may damage the headlamp housing or the wiring.

There are three bulbs housed in the headlight bucket assembly. See Fig.. Each bulb can be replaced using the same procedure.

  1. Turn Signal Lamp, 4157NAL LL, 28.5/8.3 Watt (dual element)

  2. Low Beam Headlamp, H11, 55 Watt

  3. High Beam Headlamp, H11, 55 Watt

Fig. 1, Halogen Headlamp Assembly

  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the back cover from the headlamp housing.

    3. Note: Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly before disconnecting the electrical connector.

  3. Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by twisting the bulb counterclockwise a quarter turn then lifting the bulb out of the headlamp assembly.
  4. Squeeze the connector lock and slide the red locking tab down to disconnect the electrical connector. See Fig..

    1. Red Locking Tab

    Fig. 2, Halogen Headlamp Electrical Connector

    5. Caution: Ensure that the bulb is installed correctly, and that it is firmly seated in the headlamp housing. Improper bulb installation may result in melting or fire damage to the vehicle.

    Important: Do not touch the glass of the bulb during replacement. Any oils or debris that come in contact with the glass of the bulb may shorten the life of the lamp.

  5. Connect the electrical connector to the new lamp and slide the red locking tab up.
  6. Position the bulb in the headlamp housing, then twist the bulb clockwise a quarter turn.
  7. Visually verify from either the front or back that the bulb is correctly oriented in the headlamp housing.
    See Fig. to verify from the front that the three tabs of the headlamp housing are correctly oriented.
    See Fig. and Fig. to verify the correct installation from the back. The lamp is fully seated only when the connector is pointing straight down.

    Note: The reflective area of the headlamp has been painted white to show details of the assembly.

    • Bulb Positioned in Headlamp Housing

    • Bulb Twisted an Eighth of a Turn

    • Bulb Twisted a Quarter Turn, Tabs Against Metal Stops

    Fig. 3, Proper Bulb Installation, Front View

    • Bulb Positioned in Headlamp Housing

    • Bulb Twisted an Eighth of a Turn

    • Connector Pointing Straight Down

    Fig. 4, Improper and Proper Bulb Installation, Back View

    Fig. 5, Correct Halogen Headlamp Installation With Foam Grommet

  8. Install the back cover on the headlamp housing.
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Parent topic: Headlights
Document Number: 0000111920
Manual Publication Date: 2024-05-03
Topic Publication Date: 2024-05-02