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Instructions For Replacing Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)




Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)


WARNING!
Xenon headlamps: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Halogen bulbs are pressurized:
To avoid injury, wear protective goggles and gloves.


CAUTION!

To prevent short-circuiting, disconnect light bulbs from voltage supply prior to replacement.


Do not touch the glass bulbs in new lights bulbs as even the slightest contamination will burn in and reduce bulb service life.
Only touch light bulbs with clean gloves or a clean cloth.
Do not expose light bulbs to mechanical vibrations.
Use only recommended light bulbs.
Follow the light bulb manufacturers instructions without fail.