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Auxiliary High Beam Bulb






HID Headlamps, through 11.06


Auxiliary High Beam Bulb

Left High Beam Headlamp (M30) and Right High Beam Headlamp (M32) can be checked via output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) of Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (J519) --> [ Vehicle Electrical System Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.

Illustrations depict replacement of High Beam Headlamp Lamp at left headlamp.

Replacement of Left High Beam Headlamp (M30) and Right High Beam Headlamp (M32) is performed analogously.

Removing

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove headlamp --> [ Headlamps, through 11.06 ] Headlamps, through 11.06.

- Remove cover cap - arrow - at headlamp housing.





- Separate the connector - arrow -.





- Compress and release the spring clip - arrow -.





- Carefully remove lamp for high beam headlamp.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

When installing cap, ensure proper seating. It is destroyed by ingress of water into headlamp.

Do not touch the glass of the light bulb, when installing. Your fingers will leave traces of grease on the glass which, when the light bulb is switched on, will evaporate and cloud the glass.

- Insert new High Beam Lamp so that retaining tabs lie in cut-out in reflector.

- Check headlamp for function.

- Check headlamp adjustment and adjust if necessary.