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HID Headlamps Overview






HID Headlamps Overview

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

Headlamps must be adjusted after performing measures that could influence headlamp adjustment. Refer to => [ HID Headlamp, Adjusting ] HID Headlamp, Adjusting.






1 Ventilation

For headlamp housing.

2 Filter Membrane

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Filter Membrane ] Filter Membrane.

3 Headlamp Housing

Front side marker lamp bulb (M33) / (M34) depending on the country. Cannot be replaced separately.

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

4 Gasket

5 HID Headlamp Control Module

Left High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J343) and Right High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J344).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ High-Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J343)/(J344) ] High-Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J343)/(J344).

6 Screw

1.2 Nm

Quantity: 3

7 Impact Screw

For aligning headlamp housing to contour of chassis.

Must rest against lock carrier.

8 Front Turn Signal Lamp

Left Front Turn Signal Bulb (M5) , Right Front Turn Signal Bulb (M7).

12V, 24 W

Bulb, replacing, refer to => [ Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs ] Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulbs.

9 Bulb

Depending on equipment.

Fog lamps: Left Fog Lamp Bulb (L22) , Right Fog Lamp Bulb (L23).

Cornering lamp: Left Cornering Lamp Bulb (L148) , Right Cornering Lamp Bulb (L149).

12 V, 55 W (H7)

Bulb, replacing, refer to => [ Fog and Cornering Lamp Bulbs ] Fog and Cornering Lamp Bulbs.

10 Housing Cover

11 Sealing Ring

12 Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor

Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) and Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V49).

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

13 Housing Cover

For gas discharge lamp.

14 Screw

1.2 Nm

Quantity: 2

15 Gasket

16 Headlamp Power Output Stages

Only for vehicles with cornering lamps.

Left Headlamp Power Output Stage (J667) or Right Headlamp Power Output Stage (J668).

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

17 Screw

1.4 Nm

Quantity: 3

18 Gas-Discharge Lamp

With integrated ignition coil.

Left HID Headlamp Bulb (L13) , Right HID Headlamp Bulb (L14) 42 V, 35 W (D3S)

Bulb, replacing, refer to => [ Headlamp Bulbs ] Headlamp Bulbs.

19 Adapter Ring

For gas discharge lamp.

20 Daytime Running Lamp and Parking Lamp Control Module

Left Daytime Running Lamp And Parking Lamp Control Module (J860) , Right Daytime Running Lamp And Parking Lamp Control Module (J861).

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Daytime Running Lamp and Parking Lamp Control Module ] Daytime Running Lamp and Parking Lamp Control Module.

21 Sealing Frame

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Sealing Frame ] Sealing Frame.

Tightening Specification: Headlamp Housing Repair Set






- Tighten the screws - 2 - and - 4 - to 6 Nm.