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Parking Lamp Bulb






HID Headlamps, through 11.06


Parking Lamp Bulb

Left Parking Lamp (M1) and Right Parking Lamp (M3) 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 parking lamp at left headlamp.

Replacement of Left Parking Lamp (M1) and Right Parking Lamp (M3) is performed analogously.

Removing

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

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

- Remove cover cap - arrow - at headlamp housing.





- Press two retaining tabs inward - arrows - and remove socket with Parking Lamp.





- Remove Parking Lamp from socket.

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

- Check headlamp for function.

- Check and adjust headlamp aim if necessary .