The Polaris XLT high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize a 9003 bulb size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1992 to 1997.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The 9003 bulb is the sole headlight bulb type listed across all model years of the Polaris XLT covered by these specifications.
The 9003 is a dual-filament halogen bulb, meaning a single unit contains separate filaments for both high and low beam operation, which accounts for its use in both headlight positions on the Polaris XLT.
The bulb operates at 12 volts and carries a wattage rating of 60W on the high beam filament and 55W on the low beam filament.
The 9003 uses a P43t base, a bayonet-style mount that physically determines socket compatibility and cannot be substituted with bulbs carrying a different base type.
The 9003 designation follows the ANSI standard applicable in the United States and Canada, distinguishing it from the functionally similar H4 bulb used in other markets, which shares the same dual-filament halogen design but carries a different designation under European standards.
The Polaris XLT uses the same 9003 bulb for both the high beam and low beam headlight positions across the full 1992-1997 model year range covered in these specifications.