HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL

Tech Tips


  • Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.

  • The procedure described below is for the LH side.


  1. PRECAUTION

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    Note

    After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

  2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note

    When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Click here.

  3. REMOVE HEADLIGHT LIGHT CONTROL ECU SUB-ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    The headlight light control ECU sub-assembly may be hot when the light control switch is in the HEAD position or right after it is turned off. Check that the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly is not hot before starting work.


    1. Disconnect the connector.

    2. for LH Side:


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        Turn the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and disconnect it.

        Note


        • Do not apply excessive force using a tool.

        • Do not damage the O-ring or allow it to become contaminated with foreign matter. If the O-ring is damaged or contaminated, water may get into the headlight assembly, resulting in a malfunction of the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly.

    3. for RH Side:


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        Turn the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and disconnect it.

        Note


        • Do not apply excessive force using a tool.

        • Do not damage the O-ring or allow it to become contaminated with foreign matter. If the O-ring is damaged or contaminated, water may get into the headlight assembly, resulting in a malfunction of the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly.

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      Disengage the clamp.

    5. Turn the socket of the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly in the direction indicated by the arrow shown in the illustration, and remove it.

      Note

      Do not pull the headlight light control ECU sub-assembly with the socket connected.

  4. REMOVE DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB


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      Release the set spring as shown in the illustration and remove the discharge headlight bulb.

      Note

      Do not touch the bulb glass.