Headlamp Igniter Module: Service and Repair
HID HEADLAMP BALLAST REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the hood.
CAUTION: 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.
2. Remove the headlamp assembly.
3. Remove the screws (1) attaching the arc tube and starter cover to the headlamp housing.
4. Remove the arc tube and starter cover.
5. Disconnect the arc tube and starter electrical connector (1).
6. Remove the ballast cable from the arc tube and starter cover.
7. Release the connector position assurance (CPA) (2) from the ballast electrical connector (1).
8. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the ballast.
9. Remove the screws (3) attaching the ballast to the headlamp.
10. Remove the ballast from the headlamp.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the ballast to the headlamp.
2. Install the screws (3) attaching the ballast to the headlamp.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector (1) to the ballast.
4. Install the CPA (2) to the ballast electrical connector (1).
5. Install the ballast cable to the arc tube and starter cover.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the rubber grommet attached to the ballast cable is properly installed and sealed to the arc tube and starter cover, in order to avoid water intrusion in the headlamp.
6. Connect the arc tube and starter electrical connector (1).
7. Install the arc tube and starter cover.
IMPORTANT: Ensure the arc tube and starter cover are properly installed and sealed to the headlamp in order to avoid water intrusion in the headlamp assembly.
8. Install the screws (1) attaching the arc tube and starter cover to the headlamp.
Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
9. Install the headlamp.
10. Close the hood.