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Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs (M29)/(M31)







Low Beam Headlamp Bulbs (M29)/(M31)

Removing







Danger of unintended engine ignition.

Turn off the ignition and remove the ignition key from the vehicle interior for all work performed on the high voltage vehicle.

- Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.

- Turn light switch into the "0" position.

- To remove the expanding clips - arrows -, carefully push the pin - 1 - to dimension - x - until it audibly engages into the expanding clip - arrow A -.

Dimension - x - = 5 mm.

- Remove the unlocked expanding clip - 2 - and the pin.

- Lift the cover - 3 - on the lock carrier and engage it on the radiator grille.

- Right side of the vehicle: Remove the air filter housing.

- Open the clip - 2 - in the direction of - arrow A -.






- Move the housing cover - 1 - to the side, in the direction of - arrow B -, and remove it.

- Remove the screws - 2 - and - 4 -.






- Loosen the screws - 3 - three turns.

- Push the headlamp housing - 1 - forward all the way in the direction of the - arrow -.

- Remove the bulb - 1 - from the spring clips - arrows -.






- Disconnect the electrical connector - 2 - on the bulb.

Installing

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

Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:

- Insert the new bulb into the housing without touching the bulb with bare hands.

- Push the bulb past the resistance of the spring clips into the housing and connect the connector.

- Close housing cover and secure with clip.

- Right side of the vehicle: Install the air filter housing.

- Install the lock carrier cover on the radiator grille. Refer to Removal and Installation.