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Exterior Lights Bulb Socket Replacement




Exterior Lights Bulb Socket Replacement

With HID

WARNING
A transient high tension (25,000 V) occurs at the bulb sockets of the high intensity discharge (HID) lamps when the combination light switch is turned ON, that may cause serious electrical shock or electrocution if you do not observe the cautions.


CAUTION
- Never turn on the combination light switch before fitting the HID bulbs to their bulb sockets and completing the reassembly of the headlight assembly.
- Do not service the headlights assembly in wet conditions, such as rain or snow, near a sprinkler system, or when your hands are wet to prevent electrocution.
- Do not touch the surface of the HID bulbs with your bare hands and do not stain it with any oils and fats.
- Do not disassemble the inverter unit and the igniter unit.
- Do not turn on the HID bulb by using a power source other than the battery mounted on your vehicle.


1. Turn the combination light switch OFF.

2. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

3. Do the 12 volt battery terminal disconnection procedure.

4. Turn the cover 30 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the headlight assembly.

5. Turn the bulb socket 45 ° counterclockwise to remove it from the bulb.

6. Disconnect the cord (A) from the bulb socket (B).





7. Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.

8. Do the 12 volt battery terminal reconnection procedure.