Removal

LIGHTING (EXT): HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB: REMOVAL

HINT
* Use the same procedure for the RH and LH sides.
* The procedure described below is for the LH side.

1. PRECAUTION

Precaution

NOTICE:
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 Service Precautions.

2. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected Repair Instruction - Initialization.

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.

(a) Disconnect the connector.

(b) for LH Side:

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





NOTICE:
* 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.

(c) for RH Side:

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





NOTICE:
* 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.

(d) Disengage the clamp.





(e) 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.

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

4. REMOVE DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB

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





NOTICE:
Do not touch the bulb glass.