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)
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)
WARNING
Handle bulb carefully and wear eye protection. Bulb contains gas under pressure, which, if not handled carefully, could cause serious eye injury. (00062b)
See Figure 1. Remove screw (1) and headlamp trim ring (2).
See Figure 2. Remove screws (1) and retaining ring (3).
Disconnect wire harness connectors from the bulbs.
Remove the bulb.
On Domestic and Canada models, turn bulb assembly 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove from the reflector/lens.
See Figure 3. For all other models, remove the rubber boot from the back of the housing. Press down on the wireform loop (1) to release from the retainer (2). Swing wireform out of the way.
Install new bulb assembly.
On Domestic and Canada models, insert bulb into reflector/lens and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise.
For all other models, align the tab on the bulb with the notch in the headlamp housing. Rotate the wireform into place and latch under lip of the retainer. Install rubber boot at back of housing.
HDI models: Rotate position lamp bulb retainer 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove. Replace bulb and install bulb retainer in lamp housing.
Connect the wiring harness connectors to the bulbs.
Hold headlamp assembly in place and install the retaining ring.
Install the headlamp trim ring and tighten the screw.