Headlamp Motor: Service and Repair

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 bulb/sockets.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly pivot arm to the headlamp motor/actuator nut.

IMPORTANT: Note the linkage-to-motor relationship for reassembly.

4. Remove the bolts from headlamp motor/actuator.
5. Remove the headlamp motor/actuator from the headlamp.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the headlamp motor/actuator to the headlamp assembly.
2. Install the pivot arm to the motor.
Place the pivot arm in the position noted prior to removal.
3. Loosely install the nut retaining the headlamp assembly pivot arm to the motor/actuator.
4. Install the headlamp motor/actuator bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
- Tighten the headlamp motor/actuator mounting bolts to 7 N.m (62 lb in).
- Tighten the headlamp motor/actuator to pivot arm nut to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

1. Connect the headlamp wiring harness electrical connectors to the headlamp bulbs.
2. Install the headlamp assembly to the vehicle.