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Headlamp Ballast Replacement

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Fig 1: Headlamp Ballast
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Callout Component Name
WARNING: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.
WARNING: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. To reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns:
  • Never open the high intensity discharge system ballast or the arc tube assembly starter.
  • Never probe between the high intensity discharge system ballast output connector and the arc tube assembly.
Preliminary Procedure Remove the headlamp capsule. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Left Side)  and Headlamp Replacement (Right Side) .
1 Headlamp Ballast Screw (Qty: 3)
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten 
Hand tighten the screws only, no torque required.
2 Headlamp Ballast

Procedure

  1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  2. Remove the ballast assembly and inspect the sealing gasket prior to installing the new ballast assembly.