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Low Beam Bulb







Low Beam Bulb

It is not necessary to remove the headlamp when replacing the headlamp bulb.

The following illustrations show replacing a bulb in a left headlamp.


Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the key.

Removal

Only on the Hella Headlamp

- Remove the cap - 1 -.






Only on the Valeo Headlamp

The headlamp is shown removed in the following illustration.

It is not necessary to remove the headlamp when replacing the headlamp bulb.

- Pull the clip - 1 - upward and remove the cap - 2 -.






Continuation for All Vehicles

- Turn the bulb socket and left low beam headlamp bulb (M29) in - direction of arrow - and remove the headlamp.






- Remove the left low beam headlamp bulb - 2 - from the bulb socket - 1 - in - direction of arrow -.






Bulb: 12 V/55 W

Installation


Do not touch the glass of the bulb during installation. Fingers will leave traces of grease on the glass which, when the light is switched on, will evaporate and cloud the glass.

During installation, ensure proper seating of the cap. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

- Check headlamp for functions.

- Check and adjust the headlamp adjustment.