On 2 Jan 2004 18:47:05 -0800, sabys@hotmail.com (Saby) wrote:

>Newbie question...
>I'm trying to replace the passenger side headlight bulb. The manual
>says to unplug the electrical connector and then rotate the plastic
>retainer clockwise. Anyone has experience with this? Is the electrical
>connector the white attachment? It seems to be a snug fit, any ideas
>on how to loosen it and remove it? Is the black piece the plastic
>retainer?

I don't recall the colors but the connector has a latch, with a locking tab
on it, you have to press with your finger before pulling it straight back
off the bulb - look at it carefully with a strong inspection light and you
should be able to make out the latch... maybe poke with a small screwdriver
to see how the latch moves.

The retaining ring is a knurled ring which holds the headlamp bulb in. You
turn it anti-clockwise, looking from the back of the bulb, to loosen it.
If it's years since those things were disturbed, they will be stubborn to
get off. I'd suggest a spritz with silicone spray to ease things.

>Does the air cleaner housing need to be removed for replacing the
>bulb?

IIRC you at least have to loosen it and move it a bit.

Rgds, George Macdonald

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