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HID Headlamp Ballast (J426)/(J427)







HID Headlamp Ballast (J426)/(J427)

The left HID headlamp ballast (J426) / right HID headlamp ballast (J427) is located on the under side of the respective headlamp housing.

The following illustrations show removing and installing the left headlamp.


Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the key.

Removing

- Remove the headlamp.

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






When removing the right HID headlamp ballast from the headlamp housing, the electrical connector is disconnected at the same time.

- Remove the right HID headlamp ballast - 1 - straight down from the headlamp housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:


Ensure that the right HID headlamp ballast is correctly positioned on the seal. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

- Tighten the threaded connections to the tightening specifications. Refer to => [ HID Headlamps and Cornering Lamp Overview, from MY 12 ] HID Headlamps and Cornering Lamp Overview, from MY 12.

- Check headlamp for functions.