Lighting Element - High Intensity Discharge

LIGHTING ELEMENT - HIGH INTENSITY DISCHARGE

WARNING: To avoid serious or fatal injury when working on the High Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamp system, be certain to take the proper precautions. The headlamp switch must be in the OFF position. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. There is a risk of death caused by contact with high voltage used in the HID headlamps. There is a risk of explosion or fire caused by highly flammable materials in the vicinity of damaged HID lighting elements. There is a risk of injury caused by exposure to Ultra Violet (UV) light, a risk of burns caused by high component operating temperatures, a risk of mercury poisoning through glass splinters produced by bursting HID lighting elements. There is also a risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with the skin. Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on HID headlamps. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove flammable materials and ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area.

CAUTION: Always use the correct lighting element size and type for replacement. An incorrect size or type may overheat and cause damage to the lamp or the lamp wiring.

CAUTION: Do not contaminate the lighting element glass by touching it with your fingers or by allowing it to contact other oily surfaces. Shortened lighting element life will result.





1. Align and insert the High Intensity Discharge (HID) igniter (2) and lighting element straight into the opening in the front lamp unit reflector as a unit.
2. Press the igniter firmly and evenly toward the flange until each of the spring clips (5) integral to the edge of the flange are fully engaged.
3. Pivot the wire retainer (3) back over the igniter and engage it under the hook (6) that secures it to the flange on the lamp reflector.
4. Reconnect the high tension cable connector (4) to the connector receptacle integral to the igniter.
5. Reinstall the rubber boot seal onto the back of the headlamp unit housing (1) to conceal and protect HID lighting element and igniter.
6. If equipped, reinstall the front lamp unit cover over the top of the lamp. Front Lamp Unit - Installation.
7. Reconnect the battery negative cable.