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Bulb Bi-Xenon, Replacing






Bulb bi-xenon, replacing

Removal

Note! As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Safety precautions

Warning! Always disconnect the headlamp connector and remove the headlamp from the car before carrying out work on bi-xenon headlamps. There is high voltage and a risk of explosion. Allow the lamp to cool. Use protective goggles and gloves when replacing the lamp. The glass body of the Bi-Xenon-lamp is filled with different gases and metal vapors which are under pressure. Never touch the glass body of the lamp. Only touch the lamp at the socket. Remove any finger prints from the glass using a clean cloth and alcohol. The lamp must only be used in enclosed headlamps. The replaced Bi-Xenon lamp must be treated as hazardous waste and must be sent for recycling.

Location of components




1. 1 Bi-xenon bulb
2. 2 Halogen high beam
3. 3 Parking lamps
4. 4 Turn signal lamps
5. Side marker lamps.

Preparatory work

Warning! Disconnect the headlamp connector. Work with the headlamp removed from the car.

Warning! Handle the lamp with extreme care. The lamp is gas pressured and can explode.

Remove the headlamp. See Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing.

Removing bulbs

Warning! Wear protective goggles and protective gloves.

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

Installation

Installing bulb





Warning! 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 connector must be downwards
- the spring clamp over the bulb
- the cover.

Finishing work
Install the headlamp. See Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing.
Test the function.