Replacing Headlight Bulbs

For Vehicles with Halogen Headlights

The headlights on your vehicle use halogen bulbs. When replacing a burned-out bulb, hold the new bulb only by its metal base. Do not touch the glass envelope with your fingers, and protect it from contact with hard objects. If fingerprints or grease get on the bulb glass, wipe it with a clean cloth dampened with alcohol.

Halogen bulbs become very hot during operation. Oil, dirt, or scratches on the bulb glass can cause the bulb to overheat and fail quickly.

Low Beam Headlight Bulb

1. Open the hood.

For vehicles with a gasoline engine

To replace the left headlight bulb, remove the fuse box.

For vehicles with a diesel engine

To replace the left headlight bulb, remove the upper part of the air intake duct.

2. Remove the cover on the back of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the bulb. Grasp the connector housing and pull it toward the rear of the vehicle.

4. Release the wire clip. Move it aside and remove the bulb socket.

5. Install the new bulb so that the tabs engage the corresponding slots.

Return the wire clip to its original position and snap it into place.

6. Connect the electrical connector to the new bulb. Make sure it is securely locked.

7. Install the headlight cover by turning it clockwise until it locks.

8. Turn on the headlamps to check the new bulb.

9. Left side (vehicles with diesel engine): Install the air intake duct and secure it firmly.

Left side (vehicles with gasoline engine): Install the fuse box and secure it firmly.

High Beam Headlight Bulb

1. Open the hood.

For vehicles with a gasoline engine

To replace the bulb on the passenger side, remove the coolant reservoir. To do this, lift it out of its holder.

For vehicles with a diesel engine

To replace the bulb in the right headlight, remove the power steering fluid reservoir by pulling it out of its holder.

2. Remove the cover on the back of the headlight by turning it counterclockwise.

3. To disconnect the bulb's electrical connector, press the locking tab and pull the connector off the bulb.

4. Turn the bulb counterclockwise one-quarter turn and remove it.

5. Install the new bulb and turn it a quarter turn clockwise to lock it in place.

6. Connect the electrical connector to the bulb. Make sure the connector is fully seated.

7. Install the headlight cover by turning it clockwise until it locks.

8. Turn on the headlamps to check the new bulb.

9. Left side (vehicles with gasoline engine): Install the coolant reservoir.

Right side (vehicles with diesel engine)

Install the power steering fluid reservoir.