Exterior Lights 94-11Headlight assembly, removing and installing

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Headlight assembly, removing and installing

Open front trunk and peel back trim on inner wheel housing next to headlight assembly.

Insert 5 mm socket (or special tool from vehicle tool kit) and turn counterclockwise to detach headlight.

Slide headlight forward out of fender. If necessary, twist headlight lock slightly to disengage.

94-12 Exterior LightsHeadlight assembly, removing and installing

If removing headlight carrier plate, unlock headlight connector (inset) using thin prying tool. Press plastic retaining clip downward (arrow) and release connector.

NOTE —

• Prior to installing headlight housing, make sure headlight vent line is plugged into back of connector.

– When installing headlight, line up aligning pins on sides of headlight with headlight carrier plate rails. Press headlight firmly into fender, then turn headlight lock until it clicks.

Check level of headlight housing in relation to fender.

Headlight level

Headlight inner edge to fender (A) Same level

Headlight top or outer edge to fender (B or C)

2 mm (1/12 in) belowlevel of fender

Exterior Lights 94-13Headlight bulb, replacing (halogen)

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Headlight bulb, replacing (halogen)

– Remove headlight assembly. See Headlight assembly, removing and installing in this repair group.

Press clip to release rear cover.

Place headlight assembly face down on soft surface. Disconnect electrical connectors (arrows) from high or low beam bulbs.

– Unclip bulb retainer spring clip (A).

– Pull bulb out of socket and replace.

– Installation is reverse of removal.

WARNING —• An operating headlight bulb becomes very hot and will cause

injury. Allow bulbs to cool before working on the lighting system.

CAUTION—• Do not touch the glass of bulbs with bare skin. Dirt and skin oils

may cause a bulb to fail prematurely. If necessary wipe bulb using a clean cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.

94-14 Exterior LightsFront foglight bulb, replacing

Front foglight bulb, replacing

– Remove headlight assembly. See Headlight assembly, removing and installing in this repair group.

Twist foglight bulb cover (A) counterclockwise and remove.

Pull off foglight bulb harness connector (arrow).

– Unclip bulb retainer spring clip.

– Pull bulb out of socket and replace.

– Installation is reverse of removal.

WARNING —• An operating bulb becomes very hot and will cause injury. Allow

bulbs to cool before working on the lighting system.

CAUTION—• Do not touch the glass of bulbs with bare skin. Dirt and skin oils

may cause a bulb to fail prematurely. If necessary wipe bulb using a clean cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.

Exterior Lights 94-15Front turn signal / parking light bulb, replacing

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Front turn signal / parking light bulb, replacing

– Remove headlight assembly. See Headlight assembly, removing and installing in this repair group.

Twist turn signal / parking light bulb socket and remove from headlight housing. Replace bulb.

– Installation is reverse of removal.

Side turn signal bulb, replacing

Insert screwdriver in slot between front wheel housing liner and side turn signal socket. Press in retaining spring (arrow) to disengage lens from fender.

– Disconnect electrical connector from bulb socket.

– Twist socket out of lens and replace bulb.

– Installation is reverse of removal.

WARNING —• An operating bulb becomes very hot and will cause injury. Allow

bulbs to cool before working on the lighting system.

CAUTION—• Do not touch the glass of bulbs with bare skin. Dirt and skin oils

may cause a bulb to fail prematurely. If necessary wipe bulb using a clean cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.

WARNING —• An operating bulb becomes very hot and will cause injury. Allow

bulbs to cool before working on the lighting system.

CAUTION—• Do not touch the glass of bulbs with bare skin. Dirt and skin oils

may cause a bulb to fail prematurely. If necessary wipe bulb using a clean cloth dampened with rubbing alcohol.

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