Headlamp Igniter Module: Service and Repair

Ignitor For Gas Discharge Lamps -N195- (Xenon), Removing And Installing


WARNING!
HIGH VOLTAGE!
Disconnect the battery Ground (GND) strap before working on parts of the Xenon headlight which are labeled with the yellow high voltage symbol.


NOTE:
- Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
- After reconnecting the battery, check and activate the vehicles electrical equipment (radio, clock, comfort and convenience features, etc.).


Removing

- Remove cover from headlight housing.







- Remove harness connector -1- on Xenon bulb by rotating counterclockwise.







- Remove retainer-1- in housing cover by pressing catches (arrows).
- Guide harness connector for Xenon bulb through opening in cover.







- Disconnect harness connector -1- from ignitor's harness connector.
- Remove locking plate for ignitor by loosening screws (arrows).
- Remove starter from housing.

Installing

- Install in reverse order of removal.