Excellent and very clear! Thank you very much ! (From another Canadian concerned by this replacement ...)I thought I would post a brief description of how to replace the daytime running light (DRL) bulb on a Promaster. I searched Youtube and could only find videos for the replacement of the headlight bulb. I guess either I couldn't find it, or because DRL's are only required in Canada nobody has documented it.
The process involves removing the entire headlight assembly, after removing the upper and lower trim pieces. Refer to this video for this step. It's actually quite easy, just be careful removing the lower trim as the clips are apparently very prone to breaking, mine did not break. Tools required: Phillips screwdriver (3 screws for trim pieces) and 10mm socket for the 3 bolts that secure the headlight assembly.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neE0ur7qnqc
Once the headlight is out, unscrew the large cover that provides access to the headlight and DRL bulb, this is simply a slight counter clockwise turn by hand.
Actual DRL bulb removal
- The bulb holder is shown in the picture. It requires a slight counter-clockwise turn, I had to use pliers with quite a bit of force. I was actually worried it would break something, but it didn't and then popped out. You may have to use pliers again to re-insert.
-The bulb simply pulls out to replace. The part number is 4B06 and it cost me $7.45 plus tax in Canada.
Process was quite straightforward and took about 30 minutes.
Funny thing though. While putting it all back together I said to myself, "self, shouldn't I test this before reassembling everything". I jumped in the van, turned on the ignition, with the parking brake released (the parking brake disables the DRLs) and the warning light came on the dash and the bulb was still dark! I looked at the light and banged it with my fist, the light came on!
I believe a dealer would charge at least and hour labour to do this, it's quite simple really.
Shaun
Has anyone thought of replacing standard bulbs with LEDs? It seems to be much more efficient (lumen) and especially last much longer.