Spot Lamp Assembly - Police: Removal

CAUTION: Make sure that fuse F (master spot lamp feed) or either fuse X or Y (left or right spot lamp feed) are removed from the Power Distribution Center (PDC) before performing service on the spot lamps.

Remove the fuse cover and pull either the X or Y fuse, depending on which spot lamp is being serviced.
Raise the spot lamp from the stowed to the operating position.
Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755) or equivalent, gently pry out on the A-pillar trim to release it. This will allow access to the spot lamp electrical connector.
Remove the instrument panel end cap.
Disconnect the spot lamp electrical connector (located behind the instrument panel end cap) (Fig 1 ).

Fig 1: Identifying Spot Lamp Assembly Electrical Connector
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Loosen, but do not remove the bolt retaining the handle to the outer tube (Fig 2 ).

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Retaining Handle To Outer Tube
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NOTE: Do not remove the bolt all the way.
Using a plastic tipped hammer, gently tap the head of the handle retaining bolt (Fig 2 ) and the opposing wedge nut.
Remove the handle from the outer tube.
Remove the A-pillar trim from the spot lamp outer tube.
CAUTION: Support the head of the spot lamp while loosening the head assembly clamp screw.
Loosen the clamp screw at the base of the spot lamp head assembly (Fig 3 ).

Fig 3: Exploded View Of Spot Lamp Mounting Head Assembly
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Carefully remove the spot lamp head with the intermediate and inner shafts from the outer tube and mounting bracket (Fig 4 ).

Fig 4: Exploded View Of Spot Lamp Head Assembly
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Remove the screws retaining the spot lamp mounting bracket to the A-pillar (Fig 5 ).
Remove the spot lamp outer tube and mounting bracket from the A-pillar (Fig 5 ).

Fig 5: Exploded View Of Spot Lamp Mounting Bracket
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