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Low Beam Bulb






Halogen Headlamps, from 12.06


Low Beam Bulb

Left Low Beam Headlamp (M29) and Right Low Beam Headlamp (M31) 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.

The following illustrations show the procedure for replacing the low beam headlamp bulb.

The same procedure is used to remove and install the left low beam headlamp (M29) and right low beam headlamp (M31).

Removing

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

- Remove headlamp --> [ Headlamps ].

- Remove the cap - 1 - from the rear side of the headlamp.





- Turn the lamp socket with the low beam headlamp bulb - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - and remove it back from the reflector. Be careful of the connected wires when doing this.





- Remove the low beam headlamp bulb - 2 - from the bulb socket - 1 -.





Low beam headlamp bulb 12V, 55 W

Installing

CAUTION!
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 lamp is switched on, will evaporate and cloud the glass.

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Check headlamp for function.

- Check and adjust headlamp aim if necessary .