Exterior Light Bulb Replacement

PROCEDURE

1. Switch off the corresponding light switch.

2. Turn the ignition off.

Low beam and high beam

CAUTION

H7 bulbs are pressurized and may crack during replacement. Therefore, wear gloves and protective goggles when replacing H7 bulbs.

PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight. To do this, press both tabs –1– downward and disengage them from the holders –2–. Swing cover –3– back at the top and remove it from the lower guides.

3. Disconnect the low beam –3– or high beam –4– bulb connector. 1 – headlight range adjustment motor, 2 – headlight connector.

4. Slightly lift the spring clip in the center at the back of the headlight and tilt it in the direction of the arrow.

5. Disconnect the low beam bulb connector.

6. Press and open the spring clip above the locking tab.

7. Remove the bulb from the reflector.

CAUTION

Do not handle the bulb with bare fingers. A fingerprint evaporates and deposits on the reflector, reducing the luminous flux of the bulb. Always install a bulb of the same specification. Remove marks from the bulb with a clean cloth moistened with alcohol.

8. Insert the new bulb so that the tabs engage the corresponding slots in the housing.

9. Swing the spring bracket back and secure it in the tabs.

10. Connect the connector to the socket.

11. Install the cover at the back of the headlight and secure it with the spring clip.

12. Check headlight adjustment at a service station.

13. Close the hood.

Parking Lamps

PROCEDURE

1. Open the hood.

2. Remove the cover at the rear of the headlight. To do this, press down both plastic tabs at the top and release them. Swing the cover back.

3. Remove the socket –1– with the bulb from the reflector. 2 – high beam plug.

4. Remove the bulb from the socket.

5. Insert a new bulb into the socket.

6. Press the socket with the bulb into the reflector until it stops.

7. Engage the cover at the back of the headlight at the bottom and secure it at the top.

8. Close the hood.

Front Turn Signal Light

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the front turn signal light. Refer to Front Turn Signal Light Removal and Installation.

2. Turn the bulb socket –1– counterclockwise and remove it from the housing –3–.

3. Press the bulb –2– slightly into the socket, turn it 90° (1/4 turn) counterclockwise, and remove the bulb.

CAUTION

Do not touch the glass of a new bulb with your fingers. Use a clean cloth or wear thin gloves.

4. Insert the new bulb, press it in slightly, and turn it clockwise.

5. Insert the socket with the bulb into the reflector and turn it clockwise.

CAUTION

The socket must lock into place.

6. Install the turn signal light. Refer to Front Turn Signal Light Removal and Installation.

Side Turn Signal Repeater

PROCEDURE

1. Press the turn signal light forward with your fingers in the direction of the headlight (arrow in illustration) and remove it from the hole in the fender –3– at the rear. When removing, the lamp moves forward, overcoming the force of the plastic spring –4–.

2. Remove the bulb socket –5– from the housing –6–.

3. Remove the bulb from the socket and replace it.

4. Insert the socket with the bulb into the housing.

5. Insert the bulb at the rear into the plastic hooks in the fender hole, then press the plastic spring on the other side and secure it.

Rear Light

PROCEDURE

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Open the luggage compartment pocket on the left or right. To do this, turn the clip at the top of the pocket cover to the left.

3. Disconnect the rear light connector –3–.

4. Squeeze the locking tabs –2– to release the bulb holder.

5. Remove the bulb holder –1–.

6. Press the damaged bulb slightly into the socket, turn it 90° (1/4 turn) counterclockwise, and remove it.

CAUTION

Insert the new bulb, press it in slightly, and turn it clockwise.

7. Insert the bulb holder into the rear light, press it in, and secure it.

8. Connect the connector to the bulb holder.

9. Close the luggage compartment pocket cover and secure the clip by turning it clockwise.

10. Close the rear cover.

License Plate Light

PROCEDURE

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Remove two Phillips screws –3– from the bracket –1–. The illustration shows the right license plate light.

3. Remove the bulb holder from the bracket and disconnect connector –2–.

4. Remove bulb –4– from the socket and replace it. Make sure the bulb is seated securely. If necessary, bend the clips slightly.

5. Connect the connector.

6. Insert the bulb holder into the bracket and secure it with the screws.

7. Close the tailgate.

Additional Brake Light

The additional brake light is located at the top of the tailgate behind the rear window.

PROCEDURE

1. Remove the upper inner trim panel of the tailgate. Refer to Tailgate Trim Panel Removal and Installation.

2. Disconnect connector –6–.

3. Unscrew the mounting screw –4– from the rivet nut –1–.

4. Disengage hook –7– from the opening and remove the brake light.

5. Remove the lens –3– from the bulb holder –2–.

6. Remove the damaged bulb –5– from bulb holder –2– and insert a new bulb.

7. Insert the bulb holder with the lens and secure it with the screws.

8. Connect the connector.

9. Install the inner trim panel of the tailgate. Refer to Tailgate Trim Panel Removal and Installation.