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.
Bulb Removal
WARNINGTo prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause death or serious injury, remove main fuse before proceeding. (00251b)
NOTE
Mark parts for location and orientation upon removal.
- Remove main fuse. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Fuses.
- FXDLS: If necessary remove the speed screen. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Speed Screen: FXDLS.
- See Figure 1. Remove trim ring hardware (1). Remove trim ring (2).
- Remove mounting ring (3) and bumper, if equipped.
- Disconnect headlamp connector (8) from bulb (5).
- Remove rubber boot (6), if equipped, from back of headlamp lens (4).
- Remove wire retaining clip (7) from headlamp base.
- Remove bulb from headlamp assembly.
- HDI models: Rotate boot (10) one-quarter turn. Remove bulb assembly from housing. Pull position bulb (9) to remove from boot.
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 new bulb (5) and assemble the headlamp components. | |
| 2. | HDI models: Install new bulb (9) in boot (10). Install boot in housing. Rotate one-quarter turn. | |
| 3. | Verify slots and tabs in headlamp (4) and trim ring (2) are aligned. | |
| 4. | Install rubber boot (6) with word TOP at the top of the headlamp lens assembly. | |
| 5. | Connect the headlamp connector (8). | |
| 6. | If equipped, install bumper. | |
| 7. | Install trim ring (2) and hardware (1). | |
| 8. | FXDLS: If removed, install the speed screen. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Speed Screen: FXDLS. | |
| 9. | 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) | ||
| 10. | Check operation of all lamps. | |
| 11. | Align headlamp. See Maintenance and Lubrication → Headlamp Alignment. |
| 1 | Trim ring hardware |
| 2 | Trim ring |
| 3 | Mounting ring |
| 4 | Headlamp lens |
| 5 | Bulb |
| 6 | Boot |
| 7 | Wire retaining clip |
| 8 | Headlamp connector |
| 9 | Bulb, position - HDI models only |
| 10 | Boot - HDI models only |
Figure 1. Headlamp Bulbs: Single Headlight