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.