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Headlamp Bulb Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: View Of Headlamp Bulb, Cover, Hi Beam Bulb, Cover, Directional Bulb & Socket
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Headlamp Bulb Replacement

Callout Component Name
CAUTION: The high intensity discharge system produces high voltage and current. In order to reduce the risk of severe shocks and burns, the battery negative cable must be disconnected any time service work is being performed on or around the high intensity discharge system.
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.
Preliminary Procedure: Remove the HID headlamp assembly. Refer to High Intensity Discharge Headlamp Replacement .
1 Directional Bulb Socket
Rotate the light socket and remove from the headlamp composite.
2 Directional Bulb
Tip:  Pull the bulb straight out of the socket.
3 Headlamp Bulb Cover
4 Headlamp Bulb (Hi Beam)
5 Headlamp Bulb Cover
Tip:  Pull the bulb rearward and release the electrical connector from the bulb.
6 Headlamp Bulb
CAUTION: Refer to Halogen Bulb Caution .

Tip:  Rotate the bulb socket a quarter turn and remove the bulb from the headlamp.