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Ballast, Bulb, Cover Replacement - HID Headlamp

Fig 1: View Of HID Headlamp Ballast, Bulb & Cover
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Ballast, Bulb, Cover Replacement - HID Headlamp

Callout Component Name
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
Fastener Tightening Specifications:  Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .
Headlamp Bulb Replacement 
CAUTION: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:
  • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
  • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.
CAUTION: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Fascia, Extension, Reinforcement, Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp, Fog Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Side Marker Lamp Replacement - Front .
1 Screw, Headlamp Bulb Access Cover (Qty: 4)

Tighten:  3 N.m (27 lb in)

2 Cover, Headlamp Bulb Access Cover
3 Bulb Assembly, High Beam Headlamp Bulb
CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution in Cautions and Notices.
4 Socket Assembly, Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
5 Bulb Assembly, Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
NOTE: When removing or replacing the arc tube, the arc tube must not contact the side of the headlamp housing or the bulb shield. Damage to the arc tube may result.
Headlamp Ballast Assembly Replacement 
CAUTION: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:
  • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
  • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.
CAUTION: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Fascia, Extension, Reinforcement, Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp, Fog Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Side Marker Lamp Replacement - Front .
6 Screw, Ballast Access Cover

Tighten:  3 N.m (27 lb in)

7 Cover, Ballast Access Cover
8 Ballast Assembly, Headlamp
Front Position Lamp Bulb Replacement 

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Fascia, Extension, Reinforcement, Impact Bar Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
  2. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp, Fog Lamp, Turn Signal Lamp, Side Marker Lamp Replacement - Front .
6 Screw, Ballast Access Cover

Tighten:  3 N.m (27 lb in)

7 Cover, Ballast Access Cover
9 Bulb Assembly, Front Position Lamp