HID Low Beam Headlamp Bulb, Replacing

HID Low Beam Headlamp Bulb, Replacing - Through 10.04

CAUTION:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.
- The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very sensitive. Internal pressure of HID glass bulb may exceed 100 bar (in operation). Bulb temperature may exceed 700 degrees Celsius.
- Danger of explosion and burning.
- The control modules for HID lamps must never be operated (headlamps turned on) without an HID lamp.
- HID bulbs must only be operated (headlamps turned on) when installed in the headlamp housing.
- Always wear safety glasses and gloves when removing and installing HID bulb.
- Never look directly at an operating HID bulb. The UV emissions of an HID bulb are approximately 2.5 times that of a comparable halogen bulb..

Removing
- Remove headlamp.







- Remove screws - 1 - and - 2 -.
- Release retaining clip - 3 - in direction of - arrow - and detach housing cover from headlamp housing.







- Disconnect electrical connection - 3 -.
- Release retaining clip - 1 - and remove HID headlamp bulb - 2 - from housing.
Faulty HID headlamp bulb disposal

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION:
- Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.
- When installing housing cover, ensure proper seating. Water intrusion will damage headlamp.

- Insert new HID headlamp bulb in housing.

NOTE: Heed installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of HID headlamp bulb.

- Secure HID headlamp bulb with retaining clip.
- Secure housing cover with screws and retaining clip.
- Install headlamp.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps.