WARNINGHandle bulb carefully and wear eye protection. Bulb contains gas under pressure, which, if not handled carefully, could cause serious eye injury. (00062b)
NOTICE
When replacement is required, use only the specified sealed beam unit or bulb, available from a Harley-Davidson dealer. An improper wattage sealed beam or bulb, can cause charging system problems. (00209a)
Replace failed bulbs. Refer to Specifications → Specifications → Bulb Chart for bulbs.
Bulb Removal
WARNINGTo prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding. (00251b)
- Remove main fuse. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Fuses.
- See Figure 1. Remove trim ring screw (1).
- Remove trim ring (2).
- Remove retaining ring screws (4).
- Remove retaining ring (3).
- Remove headlamp lens (5).
- Replace bulb.
Bulb Installation
NOTICE
Never touch the quartz bulb. Fingerprints will etch the glass and decrease bulb life. Handle the bulb with paper or a clean, dry cloth. Failure to do so could result in bulb damage. (00210b)
NOTE
When installing a new bulb, make sure that connector contacts are clean for good electrical contact.
| 1. | See Figure 1. Install headlamp lens (5). | |
| 2. | Install retaining ring (3). | |
| 3. | Install retaining ring screws (4). | |
| 4. | Install trim ring (2). | |
| 5. | Install trim ring screw (1). | |
| 6. | Install main fuse. | |
| WARNING Be sure that all lights and switches operate properly before operating motorcycle. Low visibility of rider can result in death or serious injury. (00316a) | ||
| 7. | Check for proper operation of headlamp. |
| 1 | Trim ring screw |
| 2 | Trim ring |
| 3 | Retaining ring |
| 4 | Retaining ring screw (3) |
| 5 | Headlamp lens |
| 6 | Low beam halogen bulb |
| 7 | High beam halogen bulb |
| 8 | Position bulb |
Figure 1. Headlamp Halogen Bulbs