Replacing headlamp bulbs

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High beam/low beam bulb replacement

For driver side replacement of the high beam/low beam bulbs, do the following:

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the off position, then open the hood.

2. Reach over the front bolster and remove the rubber bulb access cover from the headlamp housing.

3. Remove the bulb socket by rotating it counterclockwise, then pull it straight out of the lamp assembly.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

For passenger side replacement of the high beam bulb, see your authorized dealer.

For passenger side replacement of the low beam bulb, do the following:

1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left.

2. Remove the press pins located in the wheel well and pull the tire splash shield back.

3. Reaching through the wheel well, remove the rubber headlamp bulb

3. Reaching through the wheel well, remove the rubber headlamp bulb access cover.

4. Rotate the headlamp bulb counterclockwise and remove the headlamp bulb.

5. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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