Halogen headlight bulb removal note
- Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the Halogen headlight bulb.
Headlight bulb removal note
- Release the bulb pressing wire to remove the headlight bulb.
DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
| CAUTION | Incorrect servicing of the discharge headlight control module could result in electrical shock. Before servicing the discharge headlight control module, always refer to the " DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS ." (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT SERVICE WARNINGS ). |
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper. (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244606-S22236518132006092500000) )
- Remove the front combination light. (See «FRONT COMBINATION LIGHT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION»(ref-244635-S26466971572006092500000) ).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Inspection procedure
| STEP | INSPECTION | ACTION | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INSPECT POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT OF DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Measure the voltage at discharge headlight control module terminal D (wiring harness-side). Is the voltage approx. 12 V ? | Yes | Go to Step 6 |
| No | Go to the next step | ||
| 2 | INSPECT FUSE Turn the headlight switch to the OFF position. Remove the HEAD LR 15 A fuse (RH) or HEAD LL 15 A fuse (LH). Inspect the fuses. Are the fuses normal? | Yes | Go to the next step |
| No | Replace the fuse. | ||
| 3 | INSPECT HEADLIGHT LOW RELAY Inspect the headlight relay. See RELAY INSPECTION. Is the headlight relay normal? | Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the headlight relay. (See RELAY INSPECTION. ) | ||
| 4 | INSPECT LIGHT SWITCH Inspect the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH INSPECTION ). Is the light switch normal? | Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the light switch. (See LIGHT SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). | ||
| 5 | INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN BATTERY AND DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Disconnect the negative battery cable. Inspect for continuity between the following terminals: Battery (positive terminal) and headlight relay terminal E. HEAD LR 15 A fuse (RH) and discharge headlight control module terminal D HEAD LL 15 A fuse (LH) discharge headlight control module terminal D Are the wiring harnesses normal? | Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the related wiring harness. | ||
| 6 | INSPECT WIRING HARNESS BETWEEN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE AND GROUND Inspect the wiring harness between discharge headlight control module terminal E and ground for the following: Short to power supply Open circuit Is the wiring harness normal? | Yes | Go to the next step. |
| No | Replace the related wiring harness. | ||
| 7 | VERIFY WHETHER MALFUNCTION IS IN DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT BULB OR DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE Install the discharge headlight low bulb (previously verified as illuminating normally). (See HEADLIGHT BULB REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). Connect the discharge headlight control module connector. Turn the headlight switch to the HEADLIGHT (LO) position. Does the headlight (low-beam) illuminate? | Yes | System inspection completed. |
| No | Replace the discharge headlight control module. (See DISCHARGE HEADLIGHT CONTROL MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ). | ||
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Set the air cleaner case out of the way (LH). (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [L3].»(ref-244570-S29535323642006092500000) ) (See «INTAKE AIR SYSTEM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [AJ].»(ref-244591-S27284000802006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Partially peel off the mud guard.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Front Side Marker Light Removal Note
- Insert your hand into where the mud guard is bent back and push the tab to remove the front side marker light.
- Pull the front side marker light toward you to remove it.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the front bumper (RH). (See «FRONT BUMPER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244606-S22236518132006092500000) )
- Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard (LH).
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Adjust the front fog light aiming. (See «FRONT FOG LIGHT ADJUSTMENT»(ref-244635-S22376645362006092500000) ).
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- Adjust the tire air pressure to the specification.
- Position the unloaded vehicle on a flat, level surface.
- Seat one person in the driver's seat.
- Position the vehicle 3 m {10 ft} in front of a white screen.
- While adjusting one fog light, mask the other.
- Start the engine to charge the battery.
- Turn the front fog light on.
- Loosen the screw and the bolt, move the front fog light in the direction of the arrows and adjust the front fog light beam to the position shown in the figure.
- Tighten the bolt, then tighten the screw.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the fasteners, then slightly bend back the mudguard
- Remove in the order indicated in the table. CAUTION: A halogen bulb generates extremely high heat when it is used. If the surface of the bulb is soiled, excessive heat will build up and the light's life will be shortened. When replacing the bulb, hold the metal flange, not the glass.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the trunk side trim (Sport Sedan). (See «TRUNK SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244641-S12672541402006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Turn over the service hole cover.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the trunk lid trim. (See «TRUNK LID TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [SPORT SEDAN].»(ref-244641-S03629233742006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Insert the inboard combination light into the trunk lid as shown in the figure, then pivot it inward and fix in place.
- Place the bracket in the proper position as shown in the figure and press it to the trunk lid to attach.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear spoiler. (See «REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244611-S23107357802006092600000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Tie a string to the end of the high-mount brake light connector beforehand so that the connector can be passed easily through the rear spoiler during installation.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate lower trim. (See «LIFTGATE LOWER TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [5-DOOR, SPORT WAGON].»(ref-244641-S12255159032006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the liftgate upper trim.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear spoiler.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear spoiler. (See «REAR SPOILER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244611-S23107357802006092600000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the rear finisher. (See «REAR FINISHER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244611-S11276029852006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Drain the oil. (See «TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R].»(ref-244567-S28747324482006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
- Refill the oil. (See «TRANSAXLE OIL REPLACEMENT [G35M-R].»(ref-244567-S28747324482006092500000) )
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table, I
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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- Disconnect the back-up light switch connector.
- Inspect for continuity between the back-up light switch terminals using an ohmmeter. If not as specified, replace the back-up light switch.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable
- Remove the driver-side air bag module. (See «DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244613-S16650402922006092500000) )
- Remove the steering wheel. (See «STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244594-S42374032272006092500000) )
- Remove the column cover. (See «COLUMN COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244641-S13048422602006092500000) ) CAUTION: The clock spring is generally not to be removed from the combination switch as may result in a malfunction of the steering angle sensor. However, remove it only when replacing the clock spring as a single unit by referring to CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION. (See «CLOCK SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.»(ref-244613-S00997892022006092500000) )
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
Headlight Leveling Switch Removal Note
- Insert your hand from the lower side of the dashboard and squeeze the tabs of the panel light control switch.
- Pull the panel light control switch toward you to remove it.
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- Verify that continuity between the headlight leveling switch terminals is as indicated in the table. If not as indicated in the table, replace the headlight leveling switch.
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove in the order indicated in the table.
- Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Panel Light Control Switch Removal Note
- Insert your hand from the lower side of the dashboard and squeeze the tabs of the panel light control switch.
- Pull the panel light control switch toward you to remove it.