Attention. Do not touch the glass bulb of the lamp with bare hands. The fingerprint evaporates and is deposited on the reflector, resulting in poor lighting. Be sure to replace defective lamps with lamps of the same type. Wipe off any contact stains with a clean, lint-free cloth or alcohol.
Headlights
On pre-1996 vehicles, compress the spring and remove the rear cover from the headlight (see fig. 12.16).
Remove the electrical connector from the headlight bulb. On cars before 1996, remove the protective cover from the back of the headlight (see fig. 12.17-12.19).
Squeeze the light bulb spring clips and fold the clips aside (see fig. 12.20).
Remove the bulb from the headlight (see fig. 12.21).
Front position lamp. All models except XR3i
On pre-1996 models, compress the spring and remove the cover from the back of the headlight. On models from 1996 release, squeeze the bracket that secures the wire, and disconnect the electrical connector from the parking light (see fig. 12.22).
Pull the marker light out of the socket at the rear of the headlight (see fig. 12.23).
Remove the incandescent bulb from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
XR3i Models
Detach the retaining spring from the rear of the side light and pull the light forward. Remove the bulb socket from the marker lamp. Push and turn the bulb to remove it from the socket. Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
Front direction indicator. Pre-1996 models except XR3i
Disconnect the retaining spring from the back of the turn signal and move the indicator forward (see fig. 12.24).
Remove the bulb holder from the front turn signal.
Press and turn the lamp to remove it from the socket (see fig. 12.25).
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Install the turn signal in the socket near the headlight and fix it with a spring (see fig. 12.26).
Models since 1996 release
Turn the turn signal bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the back of the headlight.
Push and turn the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
XR3i Models
Insert a thin screwdriver between the upper edge of the turn signal and the bumper and release the mounting bracket (see fig. 12.27).
Remove the turn signal from the bumper.
Rotate the bulb holder and remove it from the back of the turn signal.
Remove the old bulb and install a new one.
Insert the turn signal into the bumper until it is fixed with the mounting bracket.
Side direction indicators
Rotate the lamp housing to the right and remove it from the fender, or use the lever carefully to remove the lamp housing from the fender.
While holding the lamp socket, rotate the housing to the left and remove it. Remove the lamp from the socket (see fig. 12.28).
The lamp is installed in the reverse order of removal.
Front fog lights. Models since 1996 release
Working under the front bumper, remove the protective cap from the rear of the headlight.
Press the retaining clip outwards and remove the fog lamp.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the bulb.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
XR3i Models
Remove the front turn signal. Compress the front turn signal mounting spring and release the fog lamp side mounting. Pull the headlight forward (see fig. 12.29).
Remove the bulb socket from the headlight.
Installation is made in sequence, return to removal.
Reversing lights. Hatchback and sedan models
On pre-1993 models, push the latch toward the center and remove the bulb holder. On models 1993-1995. press the 2 latches and remove the lamp holder. Disconnect the electrical connector from the lamp holder (see fig. 12.30, 12.31).
Press and turn the bulb to remove it from the bulb holder (see fig. 12.32).
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal. Plug in the electrical connector. Check the operation of the reverse lights.
Combi models
Remove the rear light cover (see fig. 12.33).
Push and turn the bulb to remove it from the bulb holder.
Install the new bulb in sequence. reverse withdrawal.
Van models
Working inside the rear of the vehicle, turn the appropriate bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Press and turn the bulb to remove it from the socket.
Install the new bulb in the reverse order of removal.
License plate light
Using a screwdriver, remove the license plate light from the rear bumper (see fig. 12.34).
Disconnect the electrical wires from the license plate light. On hatchback, sedan and combi models, press the release tab and remove the plastic cover from the license plate light. Press and turn the bulb to remove it from the lantern (see fig. 12.35, 12.36). To change the bulb on van models, turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it.
Installing a new bulb is done in the reverse order of removal.
Rear fog lights (models from 1993 release)
Open the tailgate and remove the upholstery trim to access the bulb.
Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from its socket. Remove the bulb from the socket. Installing a new bulb is done in the reverse order of removal.
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