Left HID Headlamp Bulb (L13)/Right HID Headlamp Bulb (L14)

Left HID Headlamp Bulb (L13)/Right HID Headlamp Bulb (L14)

Note usage and safety notes for gas discharge headlamps => [ HID Headlamps, Usage and Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

• Function of left HID headlamp bulb and right HID headlamp bulb can be checked using Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (J519) Output Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM) => [ Vehicle Electrical System Control Module (J519), Output Diagnostic Test Mode ] Scan Tool Testing and Procedures.

• Illustrations depict replacement of gas-discharge headlamp at left headlamp.

• The same procedure is used to remove and install the left HID headlamp bulb and right HID headlamp bulb.

Removing

- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

- Remove the headlamp. Refer to => [ Headlamp ] Headlamp.

- Remove both bolts - arrows -.






- Press the lock button - 1 - and, starting at the top, remove the cover - 2 - from the headlamp housing.

- Disengage the cover from the lower guides and move it to the side. Pay attention to the wires still connected.

- Press the button - arrow - on the side, disconnect the connector - 1 - and then remove it downward.






• There are pressures from 7 bar (cold) to 100 bar (hot) in the glass portion of the HID bulb. The hot glass of the bulb can reach temperatures of up to 700 degrees Celsius.

• The glass can explode and there is a danger of burning.

• When removing and installing HID bulbs, always wear safety glasses and gloves.

- Remove gas discharge lamp - 1 - in - direction of arrow - and carefully remove it toward rear from headlamp.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Do not touch the glass of the HID bulb when installing. Your fingers will leave traces of grease on the glass which will evaporate and cloud the glass when the bulb is switched on.

• Do not subject the HID bulb glass to any mechanical stress. Glass cone is extremely sensitive and is also under high pressure.

• Avoid looking directly into focused light beam.

• When installing cover cap, check cover cap for proper seating. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

• If a headlamp with automatic vertical headlamp range control is removed, always perform headlamp basic setting after installation. Refer to => Procedure Description.

- Insert new HID lamp so that retaining tabs lie in cut-out in reflector.

- Check headlamp for function.

- Check the headlamp adjustment and correct it if necessary. Refer to => Procedure Description.