Low Beam Bulb (M29)/(M31)

Low Beam Bulb (M29)/(M31)

The left low beam headlamp bulb (M29) or right low beam headlamp bulb (M31) can be checked via the output diagnostic test mode of the Vehicle electrical system control module (J519).

• During removal and installation, leave the ignition key in the passenger compartment of the vehicle to prevent locking of the doors and automatic activation of the "Coming Home/Leaving Home" functions if applicable.

• To be able to replace the bulbs, it may be necessary depending on the equipment to first remove components adjacent to the headlamp, such as the EVAP canister, fuel filter, or the air filter housing.

• The following figures show the replacement of the left headlamp bulb. The right headlamp bulb is replaced in the same way.

• For reasons of clarity, the headlamp is shown in the uninstalled state. It is not necessary to remove the headlamp in order to remove and install the bulbs.

Removal

- Remove the cover - 2 - from the back of the headlamp.






- Turn the lamp socket by the handle - 1 - in the - direction of the arrow - and remove the headlamp toward the back.






- Pull the low beam headlamp bulb - 2 - in the - direction of the arrow - straight out of the lamp socket by the handle - 1 -.






Low beam headlamp bulb: H7U 12V, 55W

Installation

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

During installation, ensure proper seating of the cap. It is destroyed by entry of water into headlamp.

• Do not touch the glass of the bulb during installation. Fingers will leave traces of grease on the glass which, when the light is switched on, will evaporate and cloud the glass.

- Check headlamp for functions.

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust if necessary.