218 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
REPLACING EXTERIOR BULBS
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp — Models With Halogen
Headlamps — If Equipped
1. Open the hood.
Headlamp Assembly Location
NOTE:
Removal of the air cleaner filter housing may be
necessary prior to replacing bulbs in the head-
lamp assembly on the driver side of the vehicle.
2. Remove the large dust cap from the
headlamp housing by turning it counter-
clockwise.
3. Turn the bulb counterclockwise, and
remove.
Headlamp Assembly
4. Disconnect the bulb from the socket
assembly and install the replacement bulb.
5. Reinstall the bulb and socket assembly into
the headlamp assembly, and then turn it
clockwise.
6. Reinstall the dust cap.
Low Beam Headlamp, High Beam
Headlamp — Models With High Intensity
Discharge (HID) Headlamps — If Equipped
The headlamps are a type of high voltage
discharge tube. High voltage can remain in the
circuit even with the headlamp switch off and
the key removed. Because of this, you should
not attempt to service a headlamp bulb
yourself. If a headlamp bulb fails, take your
vehicle to an authorized dealer for service.
NOTE:
On vehicles equipped with HID headlamps,
when the headlamps are turned on, there is a
blue hue to the lamps. This diminishes and
becomes more white after approximately
10 seconds, as the system charges.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers.
Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb
life. If the bulb comes in contact with any oily
surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
WARNING!
A transient high voltage occurs at the bulb
sockets of HID headlamps when the headlamp
switch is turned ON. It may cause serious
electrical shock or electrocution if not serviced
properly. See an authorized dealer for service.
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