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Parking Lamp Bulb






HID Headlamps with Cornering Lamp, from 12.06

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.

The same procedure is used to remove and install the left parking lamp (M1) and right parking lamp (M3).

Removing

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

- Remove headlamp --> [ HID Headlamps ]. HID Headlamps

- Remove cover cap - 1 - from back side of headlamp housing.





- Remove bulb socket - 1 - back from reflector while being careful of connecting wires.





- Remove parking lamp bulb - 2 - in - direction of arrow - from bulb socket - 1 -.





Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Ensure parking light bulb socket is seated correctly in reflector.

When installing cover cap, check cover cap for 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.