MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Service Manual
Manufacturer: MERCEDES-BENZ, Model Year: 2006, Model line: SPRINTER, Model: MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006Pages: 2305, PDF Size: 48.12 MB
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REAR TURN LAMP BULB
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................23
REPEATER LAMP BULB
REMOVAL.............................23
INSTALLATION.........................24
REPEATER LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................24INSTALLATION.........................25
TAIL LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL.............................25
INSTALLATION.........................26
TURN SIGNAL RELAY
REMOVAL.............................26
INSTALLATION.........................26
LAMPS / LIGHTING - EXTE-
RIOR
DESCRIPTION
The exterior lighting system for this model
includes the following exterior lamps:
²Backup Lamps- The backup (or reverse) lamps
are integral to the tail lamp units mounted to the
back of the quarter panel on each side of the tailgate
at the rear of the vehicle.
²Brake Lamps- The brake (or stop) lamps
include a bulb and reflector that are integral to the
tail lamp units mounted to the back of the quarter
panel on each side of the tailgate opening, and the
Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) that is
centered on the rear edge of the roof panel above the
tailgate opening.
²Daytime Running Lamps- Vehicles manufac-
tured for sale in Canada have a Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) relay that illuminates the low beam
headlamp bulbs whenever the engine is running.
²Fog Lamps- Fog lamp bulbs and reflectors are
included in both front lamp units of vehicles
equipped with this option.
²Hazard Warning Lamps- The hazard warning
lamps include all of the right and left turn signal and
repeater lamps.
²Headlamps- Separate low beam and high
beam headlamp bulbs are installed in the front lamp
unit on each side of the front grille opening. A head-
lamp leveling actuator motor is also integral to each
front lamp unit.
²Park Lamps- The park lamps include the front
park/side marker lamps and front position lamps
that are integral to the front lamp units mounted on
either side of the front grille opening, as well as the
rear park lamps and rear side marker lamps that are
integral to the tail lamp units mounted to the back of
the quarter panel on each side of the tailgate open-
ing. Included in the park lamps circuit are two rear
license plate lamp units mounted on the left rear
tailgate door. The park lamps may also include
optional clearance lamps, which are located on each
side of a vehicle that is so equipped.
²Turn Signal Lamps- The turn signal lamps
include the front turn lamps that are integral to the
front lamp units, the rear turn lamps that are inte-
gral to the tail lamp units, and a repeater lampmounted to each front fender just above the front
wheel opening.
Other components of the exterior lighting system
for this model include:
²Brake Lamp Switch- A plunger-type brake
lamp switch is located on the steering column sup-
port bracket under the instrument panel and actu-
ated by the brake pedal arm.
²Daytime Running Lamp Relays- Vehicles
manufactured for sale in Canada have two Daytime
Running Lamps (DRL) relays. Dedicated right and
left side relays illuminate the low beam headlamp
bulb installed in each front lamp unit whenever the
engine is running. These relays are located in dedi-
cated vehicle wire harness connectors within the
driver side front seat riser.
²Fog Lamp Relay- Vehicles equipped with the
optional fog lamps have a fog lamp relay located in a
dedicated vehicle wire harness connector within the
driver side front seat riser.
²Fog Lamp Switch- A fog lamp switch is
mounted in the instrument cluster bezel, below the
cluster and outboard of the steering column on vehi-
cles equipped with this option.
²Headlamp Leveling Motor- A headlamp lev-
eling actuator motor is located on the back of each
headlamp housing and adjusts both the low beam
headlamp, high beam headlamp, and fog lamp (if
equipped) reflector frames in unison.
²Headlamp Leveling Switch- A thumbwheel
actuated headlamp leveling switch is mounted in the
instrument cluster bezel, below the cluster and out-
board of the steering column.
²Multi-Function Switch- The multi-function
switch is located on the top of the steering column,
just below the steering wheel. The multi-function
switch is connected directly to the fuse block located
below the steering column through an integral inter-
face connector. Only the left (lighting), right (wiper)
control stalks and the hazard warning switch button
for the multi-function switch are visible, the remain-
der of the switch is concealed beneath the steering
column shrouds. The multi-function switch includes a
left (lighting) control stalk and a right (wiper) control
stalk. The left control stalk is dedicated to providing
almost all of the driver controls for the exterior light-
ing system.
²Trailer Tow Connector- Vehicles equipped
with a factory-approved, field-installed trailer towing
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electrical package have a heavy duty 7-way trailer
tow connector installed in a bracket on the trailer
hitch receiver. This package includes a 7-way to
4-way connector adapter unit.
²Trailer Tow Control Module- Vehicles
equipped with a factory-approved, field-installed
trailer towing electrical package have a trailer tow
brake/turn control module located within the driver
side front seat riser that controls the brake lamp and
turn signal lamp outputs to the trailer lighting cir-
cuits.
²Turn Signal Relay- A turn signal relay is
installed in the fuse block located on the underside of
the steering column behind a fuse access panel in the
steering column opening cover on the instrument
panel. The electronic circuitry of the wipers, turn sig-
nals and engine start control module within the fuse
block controls the turn signal relay.
²Wipers, Turn Signals, Engine Start Control
Module- The wipers, turn signals and engine start
control module is integral to the fuse block located on
the underside of the steering column behind a fuse
access panel in the steering column opening cover on
the instrument panel. This module includes active
electronic elements that control the operation of the
turn signal relay based upon inputs from the multi-
function switch and feedback from the turn signal
circuits. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/POWER DISTRI-
BUTION/FUSE BLOCK - DESCRIPTION).
Hard wired circuitry connects the exterior lighting
system components to the electrical system of the
vehicle. These hard wired circuits are integral to sev-
eral wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the
vehicle and retained by many different methods.
These circuits may be connected to each other, to the
vehicle electrical system and to the exterior lighting
system components through the use of a combination
of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many
different types of wire harness terminal connectors
and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring infor-
mation. The wiring information includes wiring dia-
grams, proper wire and connector repair procedures,
further details on wire harness routing and reten-
tion, as well as pin-out and location views for the
various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.
OPERATION
Following are paragraphs that briefly describe the
operation of each of the major exterior lighting sys-
tems. The hard wired circuits and components of the
exterior lighting systems may be diagnosed and
tested using conventional diagnostic tools and proce-
dures. However, conventional diagnostic methods
may not prove conclusive in the diagnosis of the wip-
ers, turn signals and engine start control module
located within the fuse block underneath the steering
column, the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster
(EMIC), the Engine Control Module (ECM), or theController Area Network (CAN) data bus network.
The most reliable, efficient, and accurate means to
diagnose the electronic module within the fuse block,
the EMIC, the ECM, and the CAN data bus network
inputs and outputs related to the various exterior
lighting systems requires the use of a diagnostic scan
tool. Refer to the appropriate diagnostic information.
BACKUP LAMPS
The backup (or reverse) lamps have a path to
ground received at all times through the vehicle wire
harness from a ground point located on the frame
near the left end of the tailgate sill. The backup
lamps receive battery current on the backup lamp
supply circuit only when the backup lamp switch cir-
cuit of the Transmission Range Sensor (TRS) integral
to the gear shifter assembly is closed by the gear
shifter mechanism.
BRAKE LAMPS
The brake (or stop) lamps have a path to ground at
all times through the vehicle wire harness from a
ground point located on the frame near the left end
of the tailgate sill. The Center High Mounted Stop
Lamp (CHMSL) has a path to ground at all times
through the vehicle wire harness from a ground point
on the left side of the dash panel. The brake lamps
and CHMSL receive battery current on the brake
lamp switch output circuit when the brake lamp
switch is closed by the brake pedal arm.
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS
Vehicles manufactured for sale in Canada illumi-
nate the low beam headlamp bulb when the engine is
running and the exterior lamps are turned off. This
feature is enabled by the right and left Daytime Run-
ning Lamps (DRL) relays. When the DRL relays are
de-energized, they provide fused battery current from
the circuit K26 relay to the headlamp low beams.
When the headlamps are turned On using the left
(lighting) control stalk of the multi-function switch
the DRL relays are energized, which returns control
of the headlamps to the headlamp switch circuitry of
the multi-function switch. The circuit K26 relay is
energized by the ElectroMechanical Instrument Clus-
ter (EMIC) whenever it receives an electronic mes-
sage from the Engine Control Module (ECM) over the
Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus indicating
that the engine is running. The DRL and circuit K26
relays are installed in a relay bracket located below
the forward edge of the driver side front seat cushion
within the driver side front seat riser.
FRONT FOG LAMPS
Vehicles equipped with optional front fog lamps
have a front fog lamp relay installed in a relay
bracket located below the forward edge of the driver
side front seat cushion within the driver side front
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seat riser, a fog lamp switch installed in the cluster
bezel on the instrument panel outboard of the steer-
ing column, and a fog lamp bulb installed in each of
the two front lamp units. The front fog lamps have a
path to ground at all times through their connection
to the vehicle wire harness. The headlamp switch cir-
cuitry of the left (lighting) control stalk of the multi-
function switch controls front fog lamp operation by
providing battery current to the front fog lamp relay
only when the low beam headlamps are selected. The
fog lamp switch controls front fog lamp operation by
energizing or de-energizing the front fog lamp relay
control coil.
HAZARD WARNING LAMPS
With the hazard switch in the On position, the
hazard switch button illuminates and the right and
left turn signal indicators as well as the right and
left turn signal lamps begin to flash on and off. When
the hazard warning system is activated, the hazard
switch circuitry within the multi-function switch and
the wipers, turn signals and engine start control
module electronic circuitry within the fuse block will
repeatedly energize and de-energize the turn signal
relay located in the fuse block. The turn signal relay
switches battery current from a fused B(+) fuse in
the fuse block to the turn signal indicators and the
turn signal lamps. The flashing of the hazard switch
button illumination lamp is also controlled by the
output from the turn signal relay.
HEADLAMPS
The headlamp system includes the exterior lighting
switches integral to the left (lighting) control stalk of
the multi-function switch as well as the low and high
beam bulbs installed in the right and left front lamp
units (Fig. 1). The headlamp bulbs have a path to
ground at all times through the vehicle wire harness.
The exterior lighting switches control headlamp oper-
ation by providing battery current to the selected low
or high beam bulbs. Each front lamp unit includes
two integral adjustment screws to be used for static
horizontal and vertical aiming of the headlamp beam
reflectors.HEADLAMP LEVELING
The headlamp leveling system includes a leveling
actuator motor integral to each front lamp unit, and
a rotary thumbwheel actuated headlamp leveling
switch in the cluster bezel on the instrument panel
outboard of the steering column. The headlamp lev-
eling system allows the headlamp beam reflectors to
be adjusted to one of four vertical positions to com-
pensate for changes in inclination caused by the load-
ing of the vehicle suspension. The actuator motors
are mechanically connected through an integral
pushrod to an adjustable headlamp reflector. The
headlamp leveling switch is a resistor multiplexed
unit that provides one of four voltage outputs to the
headlamp leveling motors. The headlamp leveling
motors will move the headlamps to the selected posi-
tion based upon the voltage input received from the
switch. The headlamp leveling motors and switch
have a path to ground at all times. The headlamp
leveling components operate on battery current
received through the park lamps circuit so that the
system will only operate when the exterior lighting is
turned on.
PARK LAMPS
The park lamps system includes the exterior light-
ing switches integral to the left (lighting) control
stalk of the multi-function switch (Fig. 1), the front
park/side marker lamps, the front position lamps, the
rear park lamps, the rear side marker lamps, the
optional clearance lamps, and the license plate
lamps. Each of these lamps are provided with a path
to ground at all times through the vehicle wire har-
ness. The exterior lighting switches control the park
lamp operation by providing battery current through
the park lamps circuit to the appropriate lamp bulbs.
Fig. 1 Lighting Switch
1 - LEFT TURN SIGNAL
2 - RIGHT TURN SIGNAL
3 -EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 - BEAM SELECT (DIMMER)
5 - OPTICAL HORN
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TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
When the left (lighting) control stalk of the multi-
function switch is activated (Fig. 1), the turn signal
system illuminates the selected right or left turn sig-
nal indicator and the turn signal lamps begin to
flash. The turn signal lamps include a bulb integral
to each front lamp unit and each tail lamp unit, as
well as a repeater lamp bulb located on each front
fender above the front wheels. When the turn signal
system is activated, the turn signal switch circuitry
within the multi-function switch and the electronic
circuitry of the wipers, turn signals and engine start
control module within the fuse block will repeatedly
energize and de-energize the turn signal relay
located in the fuse block. The turn signal relay
switches battery current from a fused ignition switch
output fuse in the fuse block to the appropriate turn
signal indicator and turn signal lamps.
The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC)
contactless relay will generate repetitive, audible
turn signal ªclickº sounds to emulate the sounds of a
conventional electro-mechanical turn signal flasher
at one of two rates to coincide with the flashing of
the turn signals. The slow rate emulates normal turn
signal operation, while the fast rate emulates ªbulb
outº turn signal operation.
SPECIFICATIONS - LAMPS / LIGHTING - EXTE-
RIOR
BULB SPECIFICATIONS
LAMP BULB
Backup P21W - 12V 21W
Brake & Rear Park P21/5W - 12V 21/5W
Center High Mounted
StopP21W - 12V 21W
Clearance W3W - 12V 3W
Front Fog H1 - 12V 55W
Front Position W5W - 12V 5W
Front Turn, Park & Side
Marker3457 NA - 12V 28/7.5W
Amber Glass
Low Beam Headlamp H7 - 12V 55W
High Beam Headlamp H1 - 12V 55W
License Plate C5W - 12V 5W
Rear Side Marker R5W - 12V 5W
Rear Turn P21W - 12V 21W
Side Repeater W5W - 12V 3W
BACKUP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the trim
from the inside of the right or left rear corner pillar.
(3) From inside the vehicle, use hand pressure to
push the two latch tabs toward the center of the tail
lamp unit socket plate and pull the socket plate
straight out from the inner rear pillar (Fig. 2).
(4) Pull the socket plate away from the inner rear
pillar far enough to access the backup lamp bulb
(Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Tail Lamp Socket Plate Remove/Install
1 - SOCKET PLATE
2 - INNER REAR PILLAR
3 - LATCH TAB (2)
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(5) Remove the backup lamp bulb from the tail
lamp socket plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the backup lamp bulb into the tail lamp
socket plate (Fig. 3).
(2) Align the socket plate with the mounting hole
in the inner rear pillar.
(3) Using hand pressure, push the socket plate
gently and evenly into the inner rear pillar mounting
hole until both latch tabs are fully engaged (Fig. 2).
(4) If the vehicle is so equipped, reinstall the trim
onto the inside of the right or left rear corner pillar.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
REMOVAL
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Locate the brake lamp switch on the pedal
bracket underneath the instrument panel (Fig. 4).(3) Depress the locking tab on the brake lamp
switch body behind the pedal bracket and rotate the
switch counterclockwise about 30 degrees (Fig. 5).
(4) Pull the switch forward in the vehicle far
enough to disengage the switch plunger from the
mounting hole in the pedal bracket.
(5) Disconnect the vehicle wire harness from the
brake lamp switch connector receptacle.
(6) Remove the brake lamp switch from the vehi-
cle.
Fig. 3 Tail Lamp Bulb Remove/Install
1 - BRAKE/PARK LAMP BULB
2 - BACKUP LAMP BULB
3 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
4 - SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
5 - TAIL LAMP SOCKET PLATE
Fig. 4 Brake Lamp Switch Location
1 - PEDAL BRACKET
2 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
3 - BRAKE PEDAL
Fig. 5 Brake Lamp Switch Remove/Install
1 - PEDAL BRACKET
2 - PLUNGER
3 - BRAKE LAMP SWITCH
4 - CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE
5 - LOCKING TAB
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INSTALLATION
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Pull the plunger of the brake lamp switch out-
ward from the switch body to its travel limit (Fig. 5).
(2) Reconnect the vehicle wire harness to the
brake lamp switch connector receptacle.
(3) Depress and hold the brake pedal in the
depressed position until the brake lamp switch
installation is completed (Fig. 4).
(4) Insert the brake lamp switch plunger through
the mounting hole from behind until the switch lock-
ing collar is fully seated against the pedal bracket.
(5) Rotate the brake lamp switch clockwise until
the locking tab on the switch body fully engages the
pedal bracket. Full locking tab engagement will be
accompanied by an audible click.
NOTE: Do not pull the brake pedal upwards as this
will adjust the switch plunger to an incorrect posi-
tion. The switch is properly adjusted when the
switch plunger is just contacting (no gap) the brake
pedal arm with the pedal in the relaxed (released)
position.
(6) Release the brake pedal from its depressed
position to automatically adjust the brake lamp
switch plunger.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Depress and hold the brake pedal in the
depressed position until the brake lamp switch
adjustment is completed.
(3) Pull the plunger of the brake lamp switch out-
ward from the switch body to its travel limit.
NOTE: Do not pull the brake pedal upwards as this
will adjust the switch plunger to an incorrect posi-
tion. The switch is properly adjusted when the
switch plunger is just contacting (no gap) the brake
pedal arm with the pedal in the relaxed (released)
position.
(4) Release the brake pedal from its depressed
position to automatically adjust the brake lamp
switch plunger.
BRAKE / PARK LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the trim
from the inside of the right or left rear corner pillar.
(3) From inside the vehicle, use hand pressure to
push the two latch tabs toward the center of the tail
lamp unit socket plate and pull the socket plate
straight out from the inner rear pillar (Fig. 6).
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(4) Pull the socket plate away from the inner rear
pillar far enough to access the brake/park lamp bulb
(Fig. 7).
(5) Remove the brake/park lamp bulb from the tail
lamp socket plate.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the brake/park lamp bulb into the tail
lamp socket plate (Fig. 7).
(2) Align the socket plate with the mounting hole
in the inner rear pillar.(3) Using hand pressure, push the socket plate
gently and evenly into the inner rear pillar mounting
hole until both latch tabs are fully engaged (Fig. 6).
(4) If the vehicle is so equipped, reinstall the trim
onto the inside of the right or left rear corner pillar.
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the two screws that secure the
CHMSL lamp to the vehicle, then remove the lens
from the lamp housing (Fig. 8).
(3) Push straight in on the CHMSL bulb and
rotate it counterclockwise about 30 degrees to remove
it from the lamp socket.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the CHMSL bulb into the lamp socket
(Fig. 8).
(2) Position the lens onto the CHMSL lamp hous-
ing
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the CHMSL lamp to the vehicle.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CENTER HIGH MOUNTED
STOP LAMP UN
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the two screws that secure the
CHMSL unit to the vehicle (Fig. 9).
Fig. 6 Tail Lamp Socket Plate Remove/Install
1 - SOCKET PLATE
2 - INNER REAR PILLAR
3 - LATCH TAB (2)
Fig. 7 Tail Lamp Bulb Remove/Install
1 - BRAKE/PARK LAMP BULB
2 - BACKUP LAMP BULB
3 - TURN SIGNAL LAMP BULB
4 - SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB
5 - TAIL LAMP SOCKET PLATE
Fig. 8 CHMSL Bulb Remove/Install
1 - LAMP HOUSING
2 - BULB
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(3) Pull the CHMSL unit away from the vehicle far
enough to access and disconnect the vehicle wire har-
ness from the lamp pigtail wire connector.
(4) Remove the CHMSL unit from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the CHMSL unit close enough to the
vehicle to reconnect the lamp pigtail wire connector
to the vehicle wire harness.
(2) Position the CHMSL unit to the vehicle.
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the CHMSL unit to the vehicle (Fig. 9).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CLEARANCE LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the clearance lamp unit from the vehi-
cle, but do not disconnect it from the vehicle wire
harness. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHT-
ING - EXTERIOR/CLEARANCE LAMP -
REMOVAL).
(3) Pull the clearance lamp away from the vehicle
far enough to access the bulb holder on the back of
the lamp housing (Fig. 10).(4) Rotate the bulb holder counterclockwise about
30 degrees and pull it straight out from the lamp
housing.
(5) Remove the bulb from the clearance lamp bulb
holder.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the bulb into the clearance lamp bulb
holder (Fig. 10).
(2) Insert the bulb holder into the back of the
clearance lamp housing and rotate it clockwise about
30 degrees to lock it into place.
(3) Reinstall the clearance lamp onto the vehicle.
(Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING -
EXTERIOR/CLEARANCE LAMP - INSTALLATION).
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
CLEARANCE LAMP UNIT
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Remove the two screws that secure the clear-
ance lamp unit to the vehicle (Fig. 11).
(3) Pull the clearance lamp unit away from the
vehicle far enough to access and disconnect the vehi-
cle wire harness from the bulb holder connector
receptacle.
(4) Remove the clearance lamp unit from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the clearance lamp unit close enough
to the vehicle to reconnect the vehicle wire harness
to the bulb holder connector receptacle (Fig. 11).
(2) Position the clearance lamp unit to the vehicle.
(3) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the clearance lamp unit to the vehicle.
(4) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 9 Center High Mounted Stop Lamp Remove/
Install
1 - LAMP
2 - SCREW (2)
3 - LENS
Fig. 10 Clearance Lamp Bulb Remove/Install
1 - LAMP HOUSING
2 - BULB HOLDER
3 - WIRE HARNESS
4 - BULB
Fig. 11 Clearance Lamp Unit Remove/Install
1 - LAMP
2 - BULB HOLDER
3 - WIRE HARNESS
4 - SCREW (2)
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DAYTIME RUNNING LAMP
RELAY
REMOVAL
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are only used in
vehicles manufactured for the Canadian market,
where this is required equipment. On vehicles
equipped with DRL, a right and a left DRL relay are
each located in a dedicated connector of the vehicle
wire harness. Each connector is snapped into an
opening in a stamped sheet metal bracket which is
secured with screws within the driver side front seat
riser just beneath the seat riser cover panel.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Move the driver side front seat to its most for-
ward position for easiest access to the seat riser
cover panel (Fig. 12).
(3) Remove the cover panel from the top of the
driver side seat riser.
(4) Remove the DRL relay by grasping it firmly
and pulling it straight out of the relay connector.
INSTALLATION
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) are only used in
vehicles manufactured for the Canadian market,
where this is required equipment. On vehicles
equipped with DRL, a right and a left DRL relay are
each located in a dedicated connector of the vehicle
wire harness. Each connector is snapped into an
opening in a stamped sheet metal bracket which is
secured with screws within the driver side front seat
riser just beneath the seat riser cover panel.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Position the DRL relay to the relay connector.
(2) Align the DRL relay terminals with the termi-
nal cavities in the relay connector.
(3) Using hand pressure, push firmly and evenly
on the top of the DRL relay until the terminals are
fully seated in the relay connector.
(4) Position the cover panel onto the top of the
driver side seat riser (Fig. 12).
(5) Install and tighten the two screws that secure
the cover panel to the top of the seat riser under the
driver side front seat.
(6) Move the driver side front seat back to its driv-
ing position.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP BULB
REMOVAL
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Disengage and swing the retainers that secure
the front lamp unit rear cover to each side of the
lamp housing and remove the cover (Fig. 13).
Fig. 12 Seat Riser Cover
1 - DRIVER SEAT BACK
2 - COVER PANEL
3 - SCREW (2)
4 - SEAT RISER
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(3) Disconnect the front lamp unit wire harness
connector from the fog lamp bulb base (Fig. 14).
(4) Disengage the two fog lamp bulb retainers by
pushing them slightly toward the front lamp unit
housing, outward to each side of the bulb base, then
pivot the retainers off of the bulb base.
(5) Remove the fog lamp bulb from the integral
bulb holder on the front lamp unit reflector.
INSTALLATION
(1) Position the fog lamp bulb into the integral
bulb holder on the front lamp unit reflector. Be cer-tain that the lugs on the bulb base are engaged in
the recesses of the bulb holder (Fig. 14).
(2) Engage the two fog lamp bulb retainers by piv-
oting them over the bulb base, pressing them slightly
toward the front lamp unit housing, then inward on
each side of the bulb base.
(3) Reconnect the front lamp unit wire harness
connector to the fog lamp bulb base.
(4) Position the front lamp unit rear cover onto the
lamp housing and engage the retainers over each
side of the cover to secure it (Fig. 13).
(5) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
FOG LAMP RELAY
REMOVAL
Fog lamps are optional equipment on this model.
On vehicles equipped with fog lamps, a fog lamp
relay is located in a dedicated connector of the vehi-
cle wire harness. This connector is snapped into an
opening in a stamped sheet metal bracket which is
secured with screws within the driver side front seat
riser just beneath the seat riser cover panel.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury or death, on
vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the supple-
mental restraint system before attempting any
steering wheel, steering column, airbag, seat belt
tensioner, or instrument panel component diagno-
sis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery
negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for
the system capacitor to discharge before perform-
ing further diagnosis or service. This is the only
sure way to disable the supplemental restraint sys-
tem. Failure to take the proper precautions could
result in accidental airbag deployment.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Move the driver side front seat to its most for-
ward position for easiest access to the seat riser
cover panel (Fig. 15).
Fig. 13 Front Lamp Unit Bulbs Remove/Install
1 - COVER RETAINER (2)
2 - BULB RETAINER (3)
3 - FOG LAMP BULB (OPTIONAL)
4 - COVER
5 - LOW BEAM BULB
6 - POSITION BULB
7 - HIGH BEAM BULB
8 - TURN/PARK/SIDE MARKER BULB
9 - FRONT LAMP UNIT
Fig. 14 Fog Lamp Bulb Remove/Install
1 - LAMP HOUSING
2 - BULB RETAINER
3 - CONNECTOR
4 - BULB BASE
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