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Headlamp Ballast Replacement

Headlamp Ballast Replacement



Callout Component Name
Warning

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.


Warning

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 Procedures

1. Remove the headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (T84 T85) Headlamp Replacement (TT6 HID) .

2. Remove the headlamp accessory cover.

3. Disconnect the electrical harness connector from the headlamp igniter.


1 Ballast Screw (Qty: 3) Refer to Fastener Caution .
2 Headlamp Ballast

Procedure

Pull the ballast from the bottomside of the headlamp housing and disconnect the electrical connector.