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Halogen Headlamp Overview, Through MY 2012






Halogen Headlamp Overview, through MY 2012

Observe the notes on contact corrosion. Refer to => [ Contact Corrosion ] Service Precautions.

Headlamps must be adjusted after performing measures that could influence the headlamp adjustment. Refer to => [ Headlamps and Fog Lamps, Checking and Adjusting ] Adjustments.

Part 1






1 Headlamp Washer System Spray Nozzle

2 Screw

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

3 Bracket

Overview, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

4 Vent Tube Adapter

For the headlamp.

There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

5 Screw

Tightening specification refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

6 Screw

Tightening specification refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

7 Ventilation Hose

Tightening specification refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

8 Bracket

9 Screw

1.8 Nm

10 Screw

4.5 Nm

11 Screw

4.5 Nm

12 Screw

13 Bracket

14 Screw

4.5 Nm

15 Speed Nut

16 High Beam Bulb

Left high beam headlamp bulb (M30)

Right high beam headlamp bulb (M32)

12 V, 55 W (H7)

Replacing, refer to => [ High Beam Bulbs (M30)/(M32) ] High Beam Bulbs (M30)/(M32).

17 Cap

For the high beam bulb.

18 Cap

For the low beam bulb.

19 Low Beam Bulb

Left low beam headlamp bulb (M29)

Right low beam headlamp bulb (M31)

12 V, 55 W (H7)

Replacing, refer to => [ Low Beam Bulb (M29)/(M31) ] Low Beam Bulb (M29)/(M31).

20 Headlamp

The front side marker lamp bulb is an Light Emitting Diode (LED) and is integrated in the headlamp. The LED cannot be replaced. The entire headlamp must be replaced.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.

21 Screw

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

22 Speed Nut

23 Screw

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

24 Speed Nut

25 Bracket

Overview, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

26 Screw

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, through MY 2012 ] Headlamp Housing Mount Overview, Through MY 2012.

27 Screw

28 Front Airbag Crash Sensor

Part 2 - Repair Kits






1 Headlamp

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.

2 Front Turn Signal Bulb

Left front turn signal bulb (M5)

Right front turn signal bulb (M7)

12 V, 24 W - yellow

Replacing, refer to => [ Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs (M5)/(M7) ] Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs (M5)/(M7).

3 Seal

Not available separately as a replacement part.

4 Turn Signal Housing Cap

The headlamp must be cut open to replace the bulb.

The cap can be ordered to seal the headlamp opening. Refer to the parts catalog.

Removing and installing => [ Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs (M5)/(M7) ] Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs (M5)/(M7)

5 Screw

2 Nm

From the turn signal cover repair kit.

6 Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor

Left headlamp beam adjustment motor (V48). Removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) ] Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48).

Right headlamp beam adjustment motor (V49) ; not available separately as a replacement part.

7 Seal

Not available separately as a replacement part.

8 Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor Housing Cap

only for the left headlamp

The headlamp must be cut open to replace the positioning motor.

The cap can be ordered to seal the headlamp opening. Refer to the parts catalog.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) ] Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48).

9 Screw

2 Nm

From the headlamp range control positioning motor cover repair kit.

10 Screw

1.4 Nm

11 Parking Lamp/Daytime Running Lamp Housing Cover

The headlamp must be cut open to replace the bulb.

A housing cover can be ordered to seal the headlamp opening. Refer to the parts catalog.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175) ] Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175).

12 Daytime Running Lamp Bulb

Left daytime running lamp bulb (L174).

Right daytime running lamp bulb (L175).

12V, 13 W

Replacing, refer to => [ Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175) ] Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175).

13 Parking Lamp/Daytime Running Lamp Bulb

Left side marker lamp bulb (M1).

Right side marker lamp bulb (M3).

With daytime running lamp function.

Parking lamp 70% dimmed.

12V, 13 W

Replacing, refer to => [ Left and Right Side Marker Lamp Bulbs (M1)/(M3) ] Left and Right Side Marker Lamp Bulbs (M1)/(M3).

14 Parking Lamp/Daytime Running Lamp Housing Cover

The headlamp must be cut open to replace the bulb.

The housing cover can be ordered to seal the headlamp opening. Refer to the parts catalog.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175) ] Front Daytime Running Lamp Bulbs (L174)/(L175).