HID Headlamps, Parking Lamps Bulbs

Parking Lamps Bulbs

• 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).

• When performing fault-finding, use Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) or Vehicle Diagnosis and Service System (VAS 5052 A) in "Guided Fault Finding" function.

• The figures show replacement of the parking lamp bulb in the left headlamp.

• Replacing a Left parking lamp bulb (M1) and a Right parking lamp bulb (M3) is identical.

Removal


• Note usage and safety notes for halogen lamps. Refer to => [ Application and Safety
Notes ] Halogen Headlamps.

• During removal and installation, leave ignition key with remote control inside the vehicle to prevent the doors from locking and possibly activating the Coming Home / Leaving Home functions on its own.

Removal

In order to be able to replace the bulb, it is sometimes necessary to remove neighboring components at the corresponding headlamp.

- Refer to the following table as to which components are to be removed depending on engine version, in order to replace the bulb.






• The following figures show the replacement of the right headlamp bulb.

• The left headlamp bulb is replaced is the same way.

- Twist off housing cover - 4 -.






The lamp socket with grip piece - 1 - is pressed into the reflector.






- Pull the grip piece - 1 - with parking lamp out of reflector as far as the wire lengths permit.







The grip piece must not be bent or twisted when removing.

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






Installation

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

- Push lamp socket into reflector.

• When installing housing cover, check for proper fitting. It is destroyed by entry of water into headlamp.

- Check headlamp for function.