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(7) Measure distance from the center line of the

vehicle to the center of each headlamp being aligned.
Transfer measurements to screen (with tape) to each
side of vehicle center line. Use these lines for left/
right adjustment reference.

HEADLAMP ADJUSTMENT

A properly aimed low beam headlamp will project

the center of the low beam hot spot on the alignment
screen 190 mm (7.5 in.) below the headlamp center
line. The side-to-side low beam hot spot should be
127 mm (5 in.) right of headlamp center line (Fig. 3).
The preferred headlamp alignment is 0 (

60.76°)

for the up/down adjustment as indicated on
bubble level. Preferred left/right alignment is 0
(

60.76°) as indicated on the gauge wheel. The

high beam headlamps cannot be aligned. The high
beam pattern should be correct when the low beams
are aligned properly.

NOTE: The bubble level and gauge wheel is cali-
brated before the headlamp is installed in the vehi-
cle. The bubble level cannot be calibrated without
damaging the headlamp module. If bubble level is
faulty, replace headlamp module.

To adjust headlamp alignment, rotate alignment

screws to achieve the specified low beam hot spot
pattern (Fig. 4).

Fig. 3 Headlamp Alignment Screen

1 – CENTER OF VEHICLE
2 – CENTER OF HEADLAMPS

3 – FRONT OF HEADLAMP

Fig. 4 Headlamp Alignment Screws

1 – RADIATOR CLOSURE PANEL
2 – GAUGE WHEEL
3 – LEFT/RIGHT ADJUSTER
4 – BUBBLE VIAL
5 – HEADLAMP MODULE
6 – UP/DOWN ADJUSTER

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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

FOG LAMP ALIGNMENT

Prepare a alignment screen (Fig. 5). Refer to Align-

ment Screen Preparation paragraph in this section. A
properly aligned fog lamp will project a pattern on
the alignment screen 100 mm (4 in.) below the fog
lamp center line and straight ahead.

To adjust fog lamp alignment, rotate alignment

screw to achieve the specified hot spot pattern (Fig.
6).

Fig. 5 Fog Lamp Alignment

1 – CENTER OF FOGLAMP
2 – TOP OF BEAM PATTERN

3 – FRONT OF FOGLAMP

Fig. 6 Fog Lamp Adjuster

1 – UP/DOWN ADJUSTER
2 – FOGLAMP

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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)

EXTERIOR LAMP SWITCHES

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP SWITCH

Service procedures for the headlamp switch can be

found in Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Gauges.
More information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring
Diagrams.

HEADLAMP DIMMER SWITCH

The headlamp dimmer switch is incorporated into

the turn signal switch. Proper procedures can be
found in Group 8J, Turn Signal and Flashers. More
information can be found in Group 8W, Wiring Dia-
grams.

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LAMP BULB SERVICE

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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
FOG LAMP BULB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PARK AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . 9
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP

(CHMSL) BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

TAIL, BRAKE AND TURN SIGNAL LAMP

BULBS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

BACK-UP LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
DOOR COURTESY LAMP BULB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
FRONT MAP LAMP BULB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
ASH RECEIVER/CUP HOLDER LAMP BULB . . . . 11
FLOOR CONSOLE COURTESY LAMP BULB . . . . 11
LIGHTED TRANSMISSION RANGE INDICATOR

LETTER BEZEL LAMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

HEADLAMP BULB

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Do not touch the glass of halogen bulbs
with fingers or other possibly oily surface, reduced
bulb life will result.

(1) Release hood latch and open hood.
(2) Remove screws attaching headlamp module to

radiator closure panel.

(3) Remove headlamp module from radiator clo-

sure panel.

(4) Rotate retaining ring counterclockwise one

quarter turn.

(5) Disconnect wire connector from back of head-

lamp bulb.

(6) Remove retaining ring from headlamp module.
(7) Pull bulb from headlamp module (Fig. 1).

INSTALLATION

(1) Insert bulb into headlamp module.
(2) Position retaining ring to headlamp module.
(3) Rotate retaining ring clockwise one quarter

turn.

(4) Connect wire connector from back of headlamp

bulb.

(5) Position headlamp module to radiator closure

panel.

(6) Install screws attaching headlamp module to

radiator closure panel.

(7) Verify proper headlamp alignment. Adjust as

necessary.

FOG LAMP BULB

REMOVAL

(1) Raise vehicle with suitable lifting device. Refer

to Group 0, Lubrication and Maintenance, for proper
procedures.

(2) Rotate bulb one quarter turn counterclockwise.
(3) Pull bulb from back of fog lamp (Fig. 2).
(4) Disconnect wire connector from bulb.

INSTALLATION

(1) Connect wire connector to fog lamp bulb.
(2) Push bulb into back of fog lamp.
(3) Rotate bulb one quarter turn clockwise.
(4) Lower vehicle.

Fig. 1 Headlamp Bulb

1 – BULB RETAINING RING
2 – HEADLAMP MODULE
3 – BULB

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