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High Intensity Discharge Ballast - Installation






INSTALLATION

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.





1. Position the electronic ballast module (2) to the underside of the housing (1) of the front lamp unit.
2. Align and push the module forward into the lamp housing far enough to fully engage the self-docking connector.
3. Install and tighten the two screws (3) that secure the module to the housing. Tighten the screws securely.
4. Reinstall the front lamp unit into the vehicle. Front Lamp Unit - Installation.
5. Reconnect the battery negative cable.