Headlamp Motor: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement: Removal Procedure:

1. Remove the appropriate headlamp assembly from the vehicle.
2. Disconnect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connectors from the headlamp bulbs.

IMPORTANT: Take note of the linkage-to-motor relationship for reassembly.

3. Remove the nut retaining the headlamp assembly pivot arm to the headlamp motor/actuator.
4. Remove the three bolts mounting the motor to the headlamp assembly.
5. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE

Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement: Installation Procedure:

1. Install the motor/actuator into position on the headlamp assembly.
2. Install the pivot arm to the motor. Place the pivot arm in the position noted earlier.
3. Loosely install the nut retaining the headlamp assembly pivot arm to the motor.
4. Install the three bolts mounting the headlamp motor to the headlamp assembly.

Tighten
^ Tighten the headlamp motor mounting bolts to 6.8 N.m (60 lb in).
^ Tighten the headlamp assembly pivot arm nut to 5.6 N.m (50 lb in).
Install the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.

5. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connectors to the headlamp bulbs.