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HID Headlamps Overview, From 12.06






HID Headlamps Overview, From 12.06

Check for possible influences upon the headlamp adjustment, check the adjustment itself, and if needed, adjust the headlamps. Refer to Maintenance Procedures; Rep. Gr. 03.






- Tightening Specifications, refer to => [ Fastener Tightening Specifications, Headlamp ] [1][2]Headlamp.

1 - Wiring

Between High intensity gas discharge lamp (L13) and High intensity discharge lamp (L14) and Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567) and Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568).

2 - Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) and Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V49)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor ] Headlamp Range Control Positioning Motor.

3 - Screws

For Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) and Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V49).

4 - Cap

5 - High Intensity Gas Discharge Lamp (L13) and High Intensity Discharge Lamp (L14) ("Bi-Xenon")


Note usage and safety notes for gas discharge headlamps, refer to => [ HID Headlamps, Usage and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

Type D1S, 35 W

Removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Bulb ] HID Bulb.

Checking, refer to => [ Vehicle Electrical System, Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

High intensity gas discharge lamp (L13) and Left High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J343) comprise one component.

High intensity discharge lamp (L14) and Right High-intensity Gas Discharge Lamp Control Module (J344) comprise one component.

6 - Left High Beam Headlamp (M30) and Right High Beam Headlamp (M32) (Auxiliary High Beam Headlamp)

Bulb H7 12V, 55 W

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Auxiliary High Beam Bulb ] Auxiliary High Beam Bulb.

Checking, refer to => [ Vehicle Electrical System, Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

7 - Cap

8 - Cap

9 - Lamp Socket With Grip

For Left front turn signal bulb (M5) and Right front turn signal bulb (M7).

10 - Left Parking Lamp (M1) and Right Parking Lamp (M3)

Lamp 12V, WY 5 W (for North American models, colored orange)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Parking Lamp Bulb ] Parking Lamp Bulb.

Checking, refer to => [ Vehicle Electrical System, Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

11 - Left Front Turn Signal Light (M5) and Right Front Turn Signal Light (M7)

Lamp 12V, PY 21 W Diadem

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Front Turn Signal Bulb ] Front Turn Signal Bulb.

Checking, refer to => [ Vehicle Electrical System, Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

12 - Headlamp

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Headlamps ] Headlamps.

Correcting installation position of headlamp, refer to => [ Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position ] Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position.

Perform a basic setting on the headlamp. Refer to Maintenance Procedures; Rep. Gr. 03.

13 - Connection

To Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V48) and Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor (V49).

14 - Connection

From wire for (High intensity gas discharge lamp (L13) and High intensity discharge lamp (L14) ).

15 - Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567) and Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568)

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Headlamp Range Control Module ] Headlamp Range Control Module.

Coding Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567) => [ Left Headlamp Range Control Module, Coding ] Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567), Coding.

Coding Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568) => [ Right Headlamp Range Control Module, Coding ] Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568), Coding.

If Left headlamp range control module (J567) and Right headlamp range control module (J568) is coded, basic setting of headlamps must be performed after the coding. Refer to Maintenance Procedures; Rep. Gr. 03.

16 - Screws

For Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567) and Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568).

17 - Adjustment Bushings

18 - Screws

For front headlamp mount.

19 - Headlamp Mount

Left Headlamp Mount, 6-Cylinder TDI, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Left Headlamp ] HID Left Headlamp.

Left Headlamp Mount, 6-Cylinder Gasoline, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Left Headlamp Mount ] HID Left Headlamp Mount.

Left Headlamp Mount, 10-Cylinder TDI and 8-Cylinder Gasoline, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Left Headlamp Mount ] HID Left Headlamp Mount.

Right Headlamp Mount, 6-Cylinder TDI, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Right Headlamp Mount ] HID Right Headlamp Mount.

Right Headlamp Mount, 6-Cylinder Gasoline, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Right Headlamp Mount ] HID Right Headlamp Mount.

Right Headlamp Mount, 10-Cylinder TDI and 8-Cylinder Gasoline, removing and installing, refer to => [ HID Right Headlamp Mount ] HID Right Headlamp Mount.

20 - Securing Clip

21 - Locking Bolt

22 - Alignment Bushings

For rear headlamp mount mounting bolts.

23 - Screws

For rear headlamp mount.

24 - Connector

25 - Securing Clip

26 - Adjusting Shaft For High Beam Lateral Adjustment

27 - Adjusting Shaft For Dip And High Beam Height Adjustment

28 - Screws

For adjusting shafts

29 - Connector

To Left Headlamp Range Control Module (J567) and Right Headlamp Range Control Module (J568).

- Left Headlamp Reflector Adjustment Solenoid (N395) and Right Headlamp Reflector Adjustment Solenoid (N396)

Left Headlamp Reflector Adjustment Solenoid (N395) and Right Headlamp Reflector Adjustment Solenoid (N396) are located inside the headlamp and cannot be removed or adjusted.

Headlamp must be replaced if damaged.

Checking, refer to => [ Vehicle Electrical System, Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.