Exterior light bulb service
Headlights
WARNING! Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas. A bulb can explode if you:
• Touch or move it when hot
• Drop the bulb
• Scratch the bulb Wear eye and hand protection.
NOTE: To prevent a possible electrical short circuit, switch off light prior to replacing a bulb. 1. Push the tab down at the top end of the cover and remove.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3. Release the spring clamps holding the bulb in place, and pull out the bulb. Replace the bulb and reverse the removal procedure exactly.
CAUTION! Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the bulb comes in contact with an oily surface, clean the bulb with rubbing alcohol.
Front Turn Signal and Parking/Standing Lights
• Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out.
Push the bulb into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove.
• Replace the bulb, push in and twist clockwise. Rein- stall the socket, and turn clockwise.
Front and Rear Sidemarker Lights
1. Push the front sidemarker assembly in and slide it forward. Push the rear sidemarker assembly in and slide rearward. The assembly will release from the fascia. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. Push the bulb into the socket, turn counterclockwise and remove. 3. Replace the light, push in and twist clockwise.
4. Realign the two tabs and push the light in until it engages into the lock.
Tail, Stop, Back Up and Turn Signal Lights
1. Open the rear liftgate/decklid and remove the access door in the trim panel. 2. Twist the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull out. 3. Replace the light and return to open socket, turn clockwise until it stops. 4. Replace the access door in the trim panel.
License Plate Light
1. Remove the two lens assembly mounting screws. 2. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 3. Replace the bulb and reattach the lens assembly. 4. Align and resecure the two lens assembly mounting screws.
NOTE: Be sure not to over-torque the mounting screws or permanent damage to the lens may occur.
NOTE: Always test the operation of all lights after service operations have been performed to validate an effective repair.
Headlight Aiming
The headlights on your new vehicle were aimed at the factory. The factory setting was made at a no load setting. A great increase in weight will change the aiming and it may be necessary to readjust the headlights if carrying an excessive amount of weight in the rear cargo area. To readjust the headlights first mark the position of the headlights on a wall prior to loading the vehicle. Load the vehicle and then readjust the headlights to the original position. If any further adjustments are neces- sary contact your manufacturer’s dealer. A detailed ser- vice procedure is contained in the manufacturer’s Service Manual. Information on purchasing a Service Manual can be found at the back of this Owner’s Manual.
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