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For 1990-2009 cars only

Object Number: 1912958  Size: SF

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Caution: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.

Caution: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:

   • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
   • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Open and support the hood.
  2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
  3. Disconnect the headlamp electrical connector at the base of the headlamp assembly.

1

Headlamp Capsule Assembly Bolt (Qty: 2)

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

2

Headlamp Capsule Assembly Nut

Tighten
6 N·m (53 lb in)

3

Headlamp Capsule Assembly

Tip
Carefully move the headlamp capsule assembly upward and outward in order to remove.