Electrical System

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

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  • Remove the upper seat cover (see Seat Cover Removal in the Frame chapter).
  • Disconnect the tail/brake light connector [A].
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Turn the socket [A] counterclockwise and remove the socket together with the bulb.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise and remove it.
  • Replace the bulb with a new one.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Insert the new bulb [A] by aligning its pins [B] with the grooves [C] in the socket, and turn the bulb clockwise securely.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Fit the tabs [A] of the socket into the grooves [B] of the turn signal light housing.
  • Turn the socket clockwise.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

US, CA and CAL Models

  • Remove: Screw [A] Rear Turn Signal Light Lens [B]
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Push and turn the turn signal light bulb [A] counterclockwise and remove it.
  • Replace the bulb with a new one.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Insert the new bulb [A] by aligning its pins [B] with the grooves [C] in the socket, and turn the bulb clockwise securely.
Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

  • Install the lens [A].

Check that the “R” (Right) or “L” (Left) mark [B].

  • Tighten: Torque - Rear Turn Signal Light Lens Screws: 1.0 NВ·m(0.10 kgfВ·m, 8.9 inВ·lb)

Another Bulb: Repeat the above steps.

Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement

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