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Bi-Xenon Lamps, Replacing






Bi-Xenon lamps, replacing

Removal and Installation

Safety precautions
Always cut the current to the headlights before replacing the bulbs.
Do not touch the high and low beam stalk during work due to the high voltage and risk of explosion. Remove the keys and lock the car.
Allow the bulb to cool. Use protective goggles and gloves when replacing the bulb.
The glass body of the Bi-Xenon bulb is filled with different gases and metal vapors which are under pressure. Never touch the glass body of the bulb. Only touch the bulb at the socket. Remove any fingerprints from the glass using a cloth and alcohol.
The bulb must only be used in enclosed headlights. The replaced Bi-Xenon bulb must be treated as hazardous waste and must be sent for recycling.

Preparatory work
Applies when removing right Bi-Xenon lamp
Remove the right headlight.

Removing bulbs





Caution! Handle the bulb with extreme care. The bulb is gas pressurized and can explode.

Caution! Wear protective goggles and protective gloves.

- Remove the cover
- Remove the spring clamp above the bulb
- Remove the bulb holder by twisting anti-clockwise
- Carefully pull the bulb straight out from the lamp housing
- Detach the Bi-Xenon bulb by pressing and twisting it.

Installing bulb

Caution! Wear protective goggles and protective gloves.

Install:
- The Bi-Xenon bulb in the bulb holder as illustrated
- the bulb holder carefully in the lamp housing
- the spring clamp over the bulb
- the cover.
Test the function. Check high and low beam.