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High Intensity Discharge Headlamps Igniter/Lamp Assembly

High Intensity Discharge Headlamps Igniter/Lamp Assembly

REMOVAL

1. Remove headlamp unit.

Fig.23 HID System Components:




2. Disconnect the igniter assembly connector from the ballast module (Fig.23).

Fig.27 HID Igniter/Lamp Assembly:




3. Remove three screws to the rubber shield retaining ring.
4. Pull up on rubber water shield and pull back over igniter wire (Fig.27).
5. Release the spring retainer to the igniter/lamp assembly
6. Pull assembly straight out of headlamp unit. The igniter and lamp are an assembly and will be replaced as such. The water shield will also come with a new assembly.

INSTALLATION

The igniter and lamp are an assembly and will be replaced as such. The water shield will also come with a new assembly.

1. Place assembly straight into the headlamp unit.
2. Install the spring retainer onto the igniter/lamp assembly.
3. Start the rubber water shield in the groove, making sure it is positioned properly and then press down on the edge to fully seat the lip in the retaining groove.
4. Position the retaining ring over the water shield and install. Remove three screws.
5. Connect the igniter assembly connector into the ballast module.
6. Install the headlamp unit.