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Removal Procedure

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WARNING: Refer to Halogen Bulb Warning .
CAUTION: Avoid touching the bulb or letting the bulb come in contact with anything damp. Oil from your skin or moisture on the bulb can cause the bulb to explode when the bulb is turned on. If either comes in contact with the bulb, clean the bulb with alcohol or a suitable degreaser and wipe the bulb dry.
  1. Ensure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
  2. Ensure that the ignition switch is in the LOCK position.
  3. Remove the front grille. Refer to Grille Replacement .
  4. Remove the bolts that retain the headlamp.
  5. Fig 1: View Of Park Lamp, High Beam Headlamp, Low Beam Headlamp, & Front Side Marker Bulb
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  6. Push and rotate the high beam headlamp (2), low beam headlamp (3) 1/4 turn counterclockwise in order to remove the bulb, if needed.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector.