HID Headlamp Bulb

HID Headlamp Bulb

• Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

• Remove the key.

• Observe the safety precautions for the HID headlamp bulb.

Removing

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

- Remove the bolts - arrows -.






- Remove the cap - 2 - from the headlamp - 1 -.

- Push the springs - arrows - together and remove the HID headlamp bulb - 1 - toward the rear and out of the headlamp - 2 -.






- Disconnect the connector - 3 - from the HID headlamp bulb - 1 -.

• There are pressures from 7 bar (101.5 psi) (cold) to 100 bar (1450 psi) (hot) in the glass portion of the HID bulb. Temperatures up to 700 °C (1292 °F) are reached on the hot glass bulb.

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

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

Installing

• 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.

• The glass of the HID lamp must not be exposed to any mechanical strain. Glass cone is extremely sensitive and is also under high pressure.

• Avoid looking directly into the light beam, since the UV rays given off by the HID lamp are approximately 2.5 times stronger than those of a halogen bulb.

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

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Connect the connector - 3 - to the HID headlamp bulb - 1 -.






- Push the springs - arrows - together and carefully insert the HID headlamp bulb - 1 - into bulb socket.

- Let the spring lock into place.

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

- Tighten the bolts to the tightening specification shown in => [ HID Headlamps Overview ] HID Headlamps Overview.

- Check headlamp for functions.

- Perform a basic setting. Refer to => [ Headlamp, Performing Basic Setting ] Testing and Inspection.