HID Bulb

HID Bulb

• The illustrations show replacing inside a left headlamp.


• There are pressures from 7 bar (101.5 psi) (cold) to 100 bar (1450 psi) (hot) in the glass portion of the HID bulb. Temperatures up to 700 °C (1292 °F) are reached on the hot glass bulb.

• The glass can explode and there is a danger of burning.

• When removing and installing HID bulbs, always wear safety glasses and gloves.

• Follow all Safety Precautions when working with HID headlamp bulbs.


• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

Removing

- Remove the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.

- Remove the cap - 1 -.






- Unlock the connector - 3 - and pull it downward.






- Open the wire retainers - 2 - on both sides.


• There are pressures from 7 bar (101.5 psi) (cold) to 100 bar (1450 psi) (hot) in the glass portion of the HID bulb. Temperatures up to 700 °C (1292 °F) are reached on the hot glass bulb.

• The glass can explode and there is a danger of burning.

• When removing and installing HID bulbs, always wear safety glasses and gloves.

- Remove the left HID headlamp bulb (L13) - 1 - carefully from the reflector.

Bulb: D3S 12 V/35 W

Installing


• Do not touch the glass of the HID lamp during installation. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass cone which can evaporate when the HID lamp is switched on causing the glass cone to cloud.

• The glass of the HID lamp must not be exposed to any mechanical strain. Glass cone is extremely sensitive and is also under high pressure.

• Avoid looking directly into the light beam, since the UV rays given off by the HID lamp are approximately 2.5 times stronger than those of a halogen bulb.

• During installation, ensure proper seating of the cap. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Check headlamp for functions.

- Check the headlamp adjustment and adjust, if necessary. Refer to => [ HID Headlamp, Adjusting ] HID Headlamp, Adjusting.