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Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps, Assembly



Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamps, Assembly







WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE.
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!" symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.
- The control modules for HID lamps must never be operated (headlights turned on) without an HID lamp.
- HID bulbs operate at high voltages and temperatures and must only be operated (headlights turned on) when installed in the headlight housing.
- The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very sensitive. Always wear safety glasses and gloves when removing and installing HID bulb.


1. Control Module for High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp -J343- / -J344-
2. Small cover cap
3. Screws
4. Large cover cap
5. Screws
6. Securing ring
7. HID bulb (low beam) -L13-/-L14-
- 55 W
8. Screw
9. HID lamp reflector
10. Mounting frame
11. Headlight housing
12. Bulb socket
13. Turn Signal Lamp -M5-/ -M7-
- Bulb 12 V, 21 W
14. High Beam Headlamp -M30- / -M32-
- Bulb H7 12 V, 55 W
Parking Lamp -M1- / -M3- (not illustrated)
Bulb 12 V, 5 W
- Located in high beam reflector.
15. Securing plate
16. Mounting frame
- For HID lamp control module
17. Screws
18. Headlight Beam Adjusting Motor -V48- / -V49-