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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Two-Bulb Headlights

NOTE:  Check and adjust headlights after performing any work that may affect headlight aim.

Removing and Installing Headlight Bulb

Removing:

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Disconnect headlight bulb connector.

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Twist bulb counter-clockwise (arrow) approx. 1/4 turn and remove from headlight housing.

Installing:

NOTE:  Do not touch bulb glass with bare fingers. Skin oil will evaporate when bulb gets hot, dulling reflector and/or damaging bulb.

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Align lugs on bulb with grooves in headlight housing and install bulb into housing.

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Twist bulb clockwise approx. 1/8 turn (45 °) until bulb is locked into place, then install headlight connector.

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Check headlight aim.

Headlamp Switch > < Single Bulb Headlights