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Low Beam Bulb






Halogen Headlamp Bulbs, through 11.06


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.

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

Procedure to replace Left Low Beam Headlamp (M29) and Right Low Beam Headlamp (M31) is the same.

Removing

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

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

- Press wire bracket - 1 - to the side in - direction of arrow - and remove cover cap - 2 -.





- Separate the connector - arrow -.





- Compress and release the spring clip - arrow -.





- Carefully remove Low Beam Lamp.

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.

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

- Check headlamp for function.

- Check and adjust headlamp aim if necessary