FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

High Beam Headlamp Bulb - M30 / M32, Replacing



High Beam Headlamp Bulb - M30 / M32, Replacing - Through 10.04

Removing
- Turn light switch to position "O".

CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Left headlamp







- Remove left engine cover -1 -.







- Disconnect electrical connections -1 - and - 2 - from retainer.
- Unclip retainer for connectors and pull off upwards - arrow -.

Right headlamp - vehicles with 1.8L 4-cylinder Turbo engine:
- Preparation.

Right headlamp - vehicles with 3.0L 6-cylinder engine:
- Preparation.







Both sides, continued:
- Release retaining clip - arrow - and detach housing cover for high beam headlamp bulb from headlamp housing.







- Disconnect electrical connection - 3 - at high beam headlamp bulb.
- Release retaining clip - 2 - and remove bulb - 1 - from housing.

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.

- Secure bulb with retaining clip.
- Secure housing cover with retaining clip.