Lamp Assembly Condensation
Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a thin film of mist can form on the interior of the lens. The thin mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation. Clearing time may take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.
Examples of acceptable condensation are:
- Presence of thin mist (no streaks, drip marks or droplets).
- Fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.
Examples of unacceptable moisture (usually caused by a lamp water leak) are:
- Water puddle inside the lamp.
- Large water droplets, drip marks or streaks present on the interior of the lens.
Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer for service if any of the above conditions of unacceptable moisture are present.
Replacing the Headlamp Bulbs
WARNING:
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of children’s reach. Grasp the bulb by only its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. |
Note:
For replacement of HID type headlamp globes, see your authorized dealer.
Note:
If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used.
Headlamp assembly:
- Front parking lamp bulb.
- High beam headlamp bulb/ Daytime running lamp bulb.
- Low beam headlamp bulb.
- Direction indicator lamp bulb.
Replacing the High Beam Headlamp Bulb
- Remove the service cap.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pull it straight out.1
- Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Low Beam Headlamp Bulb
- Remove the service cap.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise and pull it straight out.1
- Release the retainer spring and remove the bulb from the headlamp assembly by pulling it straight out.2
1- Projector type headlamp assembly.
2- Reflector type headlamp assembly.
Replacing the Front Parking Bulb
- Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
- Remove the bulb by gently pulling it straight out of the socket.
- Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Direction Indicator Lamp Bulb
- Turn the bulb assembly counterclockwise and remove it from the headlamp assembly.
- Remove the bulb from the bulb socket by gently pushing it into the socket and turning it counterclockwise.
- Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Side Repeater
- Slide the lens to the rear and remove it.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Approach Lamp and Side Repeater
ASide repeater. BApproach lamp.
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Note:
These lamps are not serviceable, contact an authorized dealer if it fails.
Front Fog Lamps
- Remove the screws from the splash shield at the wheel well to gain access to the lamp assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it.
Note:
You cannot separate the fog lamp bulb from the bulb holder.
Replacing the Tail, Brake and Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs
- Make sure the headlamp control is in OFF position and open the liftgate.
- Remove the tail lamp cover starting from the outboard edge using a flat tip screw driver.
- Remove the two bolts from the lamp assembly.
- Disconnect the electrical connector and gently pull out the lamp assembly.
ARear turn signal. BStop/Rear Position Lamp. CRear Position lamp.
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- Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb by:Rear turn signal bulb - Gently pushing it into the socket and turning it counterclockwise.Stop/Rear Position Lamp- Gently pushing it into the socket and turning it counterclockwise.Rear position lamp- Gently pulling the bulb from the socket.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from the steps above.
Note:
If your vehicle is fitted with LED Stop/Rear Position Lamps these are not serviceable. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer if they fail.
Replacing a Reverse Lamp Bulb
- Open the liftgate.
- Remove the lift gate inner grab handle cover using a standard flat tip screw driver.
- Remove the handle by unscrewing the two screws using a standard cross tip screw driver.
- Remove the lift gate inner trim panel to access the reverse lamp
- Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb by gently pulling it from the socket.
Install the new bulb in reverse order.
Replacing the Rear Fog Lamp Bulb
- Remove the bulb socket from the lamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise.
- Remove the bulb by gently pulling it from the socket.
Install the new bulbs in reverse order from the steps above.
Replacing the License Plate Lamp Bulb
Type 1
- Carefully release the spring clip.
- Remove the lamp.
- Remove the bulb.
Type 2
- Remove the screws.
- Remove the lamp lens.
- Remove the bulb.