Replacing Headlight Bulb and Housing

NOTE: There are two types of headlight assemblies. Earlier models use a 48 volt system and newer models use a 12 volt system. If a converter kit has been installed, you will have a 12 volt lighting system.


Replace 48 Volt Headlight Bulb

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  1. Remove hood (A), and locate headlight housing in the front frame.

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    Locate headlight assembly housing (B).



  3. Rotate bulb socket (C) counterclockwise approximately 1/3 turn and remove from headlight housing (B).

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    Push down top of bulb (D) and rotate counterclockwise to remove from socket.



  5. IMPORTANT: This is not a standard replacement bulb. If bulb replacement is required, use only a 48 volt bulb. Using a 12 volt replacement bulb could cause a blown vehicle fuse.

    Install new headlight bulb (E) into bulb socket (C).

    • Push down top of bulb and rotate clockwise into locked position.

  6. Install bulb socket (C) into headlight housing (B).

    • Rotate bulb socket clockwise into a locked position.

  7. Test head lamp function.

  8. IMPORTANT: When installing the hood be sure there is clearance all around each headlight housing. Premature failure of headlight bulbs may occur if the hood should make contact with a headlight housing.

    Install hood onto vehicle.


Replace 12 Volt Headlight Bulb

  1. NOTE: This procedure is for vehicles equipped with the 48v to 12v converter kit already installed.

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    Remove hood (A), and locate headlight housing in the front frame.



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    Locate headlight assembly housing (B).



  3. Rotate bulb socket (C) counterclockwise approximately 1/8 turn and remove from headlight housing (B).

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    Release tabs (D), and disconnect wire connector (E) from bulb/socket assembly (F). Discard the bulb/socket assembly.



  5. Connect wiring connector to new bulb/socket assembly. Install the assembly into housing and rotate 1/8 turn to lock in place.

  6. Test head lamp function.

  7. IMPORTANT: When installing the hood be sure there is clearance all around each headlight housing. Premature failure of headlight bulbs may occur if the hood should make contact with a headlight housing.

    Install hood onto vehicle.


Replace Headlight Housing

  1. Remove vehicle hood.

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    48 volt system shown

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    12 volt system shown

    Remove bulb socket:

    • 48 volt system: Rotate bulb socket (A) counterclockwise approximately 1/3 turn and remove from headlight housing (B).
    • 12 volt system: Rotate bulb/socket assembly (C) counterclockwise approximately 1/3 turn and remove from headlight housing (D).



  3. Remove screws (E) securing headlight housing to the utility vehicle frame.

  4. Install replacement headlight housing.

    • Attach housing to utility vehicle frame with screws.

  5. Install bulb socket into headlight housing.

    • Rotate bulb socket clockwise into locked position.

  6. Install hood onto utility vehicle.

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