Replacing light bulbs (outdoor lights)

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1. Before disconnecting the light bulb electrical connector, you must turn off all external lights. Do not touch the glass bulb of the halogen bulb (headlights, front fog lights) fingers. If you accidentally touch the bulb with your fingers, wipe it with methyl alcohol.

Headlights (dipped beam) - release models up to 1996


2. In the engine compartment, wring out the plastic clips and remove the cover from the back of the headlight unit (see fig. 5.2).



3. Release the light bulb from the elastic retainer and pull it out. Then disconnect the wire (see fig. 5.3, a, b).



4. Install a new light bulb in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the headlight beam (see below).

Headlights (dipped beam) - release models since 1997


Note: If the right low beam light does not come on, then it is possible that the relay located in the fuse box in the engine compartment has moved away from the contacts in its socket. Therefore, before checking the light bulb, first check whether the turnip is securely installed.



5. Depending on the model and side of the car where the headlight is installed, the headlight assembly may need to be removed to remove the rear cover (paragraph 7).

6. On the back side of the headlight unit, press the elastic clips of the cover and remove it (see fig. 5.6).



7. Disconnect the connector from the back of the bulb (see fig.5.7).



8. Release the light bulb from the elastic retainer and pull it out. Note how the latch tabs fit into the slots on the back of the headlamp assembly (see fig. 5.8, a, b).



9. Install a new bulb in the reverse order of removal, adjust the headlight beam (see below).


Farah (high beam) - release models up to 1996


10. In the engine compartment, wring out the plastic clips and remove the cover from the back of the headlight unit.

11. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the back of the headlight assembly (see fig. 5.11).



12. Pull out the bulb and disconnect the wire (see fig. 5.12).



13. Install a new light bulb in the reverse order of removal. Adjust the headlight beam (see below).

Farah (high beam) - release models since 1997


14. See points 5...9 (see fig.5.14).



Front position lamp - models produced before 1996


15. In the engine compartment, wring out the plastic clips and remove the cover from the rear side of the headlight unit.


16. Remove the socket from the back of the headlight assembly and pull the bulb out of the wedge socket (see fig. 5.16, a, b).



17. Install a new light bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Front position lamp - production models from 1997


18. This procedure is the same as for pre-1996 models. However, in order to remove the back cover of the assembly, you may have to remove the assembly as described in paragraph 7 (see Fig. 5.18, a, b).



Front turn signal - pre-1996 models


19. Open the hood. Let go (without opening completely) screw mounted above the front turn signal (see fig. 7.10).

20. Pull out the pointer assembly.

21. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull it out of the turn signal assembly.


22. Turn the bulb counterclockwise and pull it out of the socket (see fig. 5.22).



23. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal. Before installing the assembly, insert the elastic retainer into its hole.

Front turn signal - production models since 1997


24. The indicator cartridge is mounted on the headlight unit at the rear. Depending on the model and side of the vehicle where the headlight is installed, the headlight assembly may need to be removed (paragraph 7).

25. The procedure for replacing a light bulb is described in paragraphs 21, 22 (see fig.5.25).



26. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.

Side turn signal repeaters


27. The repeater is spring-locked in place.

28. Depending on how the assembly was previously installed, press it forward or backward and remove it from the wing (see fig. 5.28).



29. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the housing (see fig. 5.29).



30. Remove the bulb from the wedge socket (see fig. 5.30).



31. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Front fog lamp - pre-1996 models


32. Remove the screws securing the assembly to the sidewall of the front end and remove the assembly.

33. Pull out the plastic clips and remove the back cover of the assembly.

34. Release the elastic clips and remove the light bulb. Then disconnect the wiring connector.

35. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal.

Front fog lamp - production models from 1997


36. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, pry out the edging (see fig.5.36).



37. Remove the two Phillips screws, push out the retainer and pull the assembly forward. Disconnect the wiring connector on the back of the assembly (see Fig. 5.37, a-c).





38. Unscrew the back cover and disconnect the wiring from the back cover (see Fig. 5.38, a, b).



39. Release the elastic retainer and remove the light bulb, remembering which side it is installed (see Fig. 5.39, a, b).



40. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.

Rear lamp block


41. After opening the trunk lid or tailgate, fold back the trim to access the light bulb socket located in the rear corner of the luggage compartment. On Wagon models, pull out the moisture seal and unfasten the fascia panel (see fig. 5.41, a, b).



42. Squeeze the plastic stoppers and pull out the lamp unit (see fig. 5.42, a-c).





43. Press the corresponding light bulb and turn it to remove from the socket (see fig. 5.43).



44. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal. Insert the rear lamp unit securely.

License plate lamp


45. Remove the Phillips screws securing the light fixture and remove it (see fig. 5.45).



46. Pull the light bulb out of the elastic contacts (see fig. 5.46).



47. Install the bulb in the reverse order of removal. Make sure that the elastic contacts securely fix the light bulb.

Upper level stop signal


48. Open the tailgate (of necessity). Remove the two assembly screws (see fig.5.48).



49. Remove the assembly from the rear window and disconnect the electrical connector of its wiring (see fig.5.49).



50. Pull the bulb block out of the assembly body, noting how it is installed. Detach the red cover from the diffusers and cartridge (see Fig. 5.50, a, b).



51. Remove the appropriate bulb from the wedge socket (see fig.5.51).



52. Installation - in the reverse order of removal.







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