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IMPORTANT

The Owner's Manual for this vehicle contains warnings, instructions and other information you must read and fully understand before safely riding or performing maintenance on this vehicle. Always follow the warnings and instructions in Owner's Manual.

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Headlight Lamp Replacement (CHIEFTAIN Models)

  1. Remove the two bolts securing the front trim bezel to the fairing (if equipped). Carefully pull down on the top edge of the headlight bezel to disengage the locking tab on top of the bezel, then pull the bezel off.

  2. Remove the four screws 1 securing the headlamp retaining ring 2. Remove the retaining ring.

    Tool: Phillips screwdriver or universal tool

  3. Remove the headlight assembly from the headlight carrier.

  4. Remove the sealing boot. Press the looped end of the wire bulb retainer clip and swing the end toward the center of the bulb to release it from the latch tab.

  5. With the wire connector attached, pull the bulb out. Disconnect the wire harness.

  6. Install the new bulb and secure the retainer.

    TIP
    Avoid touching a halogen lamp with bare fingers. Oil from your skin leaves a residue, causing a hot spot that will shorten the life of the lamp. If a lamp is touched, clean it thoroughly with denatured alcohol.

  7. Reinstall the sealing boot. Make sure it seals tightly around the bulb base and lens to prevent condensation.

  8. Reinstall the headlight assembly into the carrier, being sure to index the assembly properly.

  9. Reinstall the retaining ring with the four screws.

    TORQUE
    12 in-lbs (1.4 Nm)

  10. Reinstall the front trim bezel and bolts.

    TORQUE
    36 in-lbs (4 Nm)
Parent topic: Lights