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Hid (Xenon) Headlights, General Overview




High Intensity Gas Discharge (Xenon) Headlights, Overview


CAUTION!
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap before working on the electrical system


NOTE:

- Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
- After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicle's electrical equipment (radio, clock, comfort and convenience features, etc.).
- Some procedures could affect the headlight beam adjustment, requiring that it be reset
- Adjusting spray for headlights washer nozzles.







1 - Housing cover
2 - Xenon bulb
- 12 V, 35 W

3 - Headlight housing
4 - High beam bulb
- 12 V, 55 W (H7)

5 - Headlight beam adjusting motor -V48-/-V49-
6 - Igniter for gas discharge lamps -N195- (Xenon)