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Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair



Headlight Bulbs, Replacing

Low Beam Headlight bulb -M29- / -M31-, replacing

Removing

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







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Disconnect electrical connector -1- from bulb.
- Push retaining clip -2- over the lugs -3- and release.
- Pull bulb -4- out of reflector.

Installing

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 so lugs on bulb plate align with cut-outs in reflector.
- Connect electrical connector -1-.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check headlight (bulb) function.

High Beam Headlight bulb -M30- / -M32-, replacing

Removing

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







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Disconnect electrical connection -1- from bulb.
- Push retaining clip -2- over lugs -3- and release.
- Pull bulb -4- out of reflector.

Installing

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 so lugs on bulb plate align with cut-outs in reflector.
- Connect electrical connector -1-.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check headlight (bulb) function.

Parking Light bulb -M1- / M3-, replacing

Removing

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







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Pull bulb with holder on connector out of reflector -arrow-.

Installing

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.

- Push bulb with holder fully into the reflector onto stop.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check parking light (bulb) function.

Turn Signal bulb -M5- / -M7-, replacing

Removing

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







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Turn bulb holder -arrow- to left and pull out of housing.
- Remove bulb from holder.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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: When installing, ensure bulb holder engages in bulb housing.

- Check turn signal (bulb) function.

Fog Light bulb -L22- / -L23-, replacing

Removing

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







- Release spring clip -arrow- and remove sealing cover.







- Disconnect electrical connection -1- from bulb.
- Push retaining clip -2- over lugs -3- and release.
- Pull bulb -4- out of reflector.

Removing

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 so lugs on bulb plate align with cut-outs in the reflector.
- Connect electrical connector -1-.
- Install sealing cover.
- Check fog light (bulb) function.