HID Bulb, Replacing

HID Bulb, Replacing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.
- When reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.

WARNING:
- HIGH VOLTAGE.
- Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!" symbol.
- After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.

Removing
- Disconnect battery.







- 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 -1- at HID lamp by turning counter-clockwise -arrow-.







- Detach retaining ring -1- for HID lamp by turning counter-clockwise -arrow-.
- Pull HID lamp out from headlight 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.

NOTE:
- Note installation position: Lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of bulb.
- Retaining ring can only be installed in one position.

- Insert new bulb in housing.
- Secure HID lamp with retaining ring.
- Reconnect electrical connection and close housing cover.
- Reconnect battery.