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Halogen Low Beam Bulb, Replacing



Halogen Low Beam Bulb, Replacing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.


Removing
- Ensure light switch is in position -O-.

Left headlight:







- Remove cover -arrows-.

Right headlight:







- Remove screw -1- and remove cover over expansion tank -arrow-.

Both sides (continued):
- Remove housing cover from headlight.







- Disconnect electrical connection -3- at low beam bulb.
- Disengage spring clip -1- and remove bulb -2- 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.

- Insert new bulb in housing.
- Secure bulb with spring clip.
- Reconnect electrical connection and close housing cover.