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Headlamp Bulbs







Headlamp Bulbs

Risk of death due to high voltage, injury risk and environmental hazard.

Usage and safety information for gas discharge headlamps.

Removing






- Remove headlamp housings, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing ] Headlamp Housing.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the housing cover - 1 - from the headlamp housing.

- Press the tab - 3 - and disconnect the connector - 1 -.






- Turn the HID bulb - 2 - counterclockwise and remove it from the housing.

- Release the clamp - arrow A - and open the adapter ring - 2 - - arrow B -.






- Remove the adapter ring on the HID headlamp - 1 - - arrow C -.

Installing






Tightening specification, refer to => [ HID Headlamps Overview ] HID Headlamps Overview.

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Mount half the adapter ring - 3 - with the anti-twist mechanism on the HID bulb - 2 -.

The anti-twist mechanism - 4 - and - 5 - must be inserted into the mounts.

- Close the second half - 1 - until it engages audibly.

- Connect the connector and insert the new HID bulb in the housing. Do not touch the glass bulb with bare hands.

Installation location: The electrical connection faces down.

- Close the housing cover and tighten the bolts.

- Install the headlamp housing, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing ] Headlamp Housing.