HID Lamp (Low Beam), Replacing

HID Lamp (Low Beam), Replacing

WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE.
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE"symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified in this Repair Manual.

Removing
- Activate "jacking" mode.
- Disconnect battery.
- Remove appropriate front wheel.
- Remove front left wheel housing liner.







- Loosen locking bolt -1- a few turns.
- Release retainer tabs -arrows- and remove housing cover for low beam from headlight housing.







- Disconnect electrical connector -1- at ignitor.
- Turn ignitor -2- counter-clockwise -arrow- and remove.







- Disengage spring clip -1-.
- Remove HID lamp -2- from headlight housing.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION: Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.

- Insert new HID lamp in housing.

NOTE: Note installation position: Lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of HID lamp.

- Secure HID lamp with spring clip.

NOTE: Ignitor must be installed before reconnecting connector.







- Check whether recess in housing of ignitor for HID lamp and recess in contact ring exactly coincide -arrows-.
- Position ignitor for HID lamp at headlight and turn clockwise as far as it will go.
- Ignitor must be easy to turn
- Arrow on housing faces upward
- Reconnect electrical connector and close housing cover.
- Secure housing cover with locking bolt.
- Reconnect battery.
- Deactivate "jacking" mode.