FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Headlamp/Bulb, Replacing







Headlight/bulb, 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.

Preparatory work




Ignition off.
Switch off the lighting switch.

Caution! The plastic lens on the headlight scratches easily. Do not place the headlight on a hard surface with the lens downwards.




1. Low beam
2. High beam
3. Parking lights
4. Direction indicators.
5. Side marker lights.

Removing headlight





Caution! For vehicles with Bi-Xenon lamps, see Headlight bulb (Xenon) Headlamp Bulb (Xenon).

Pull the locking plate straight up.
Disconnect the connector.

Bulbs removing / installing

Removing bulbs high/low beam




Remove the cover.
Release the spring catch.
Remove the bulb.

Installing bulbs high/low beam




Align the brake light.
Lock using the spring.
Install the cover.

Removing the bulb for parking lights / side marker lights / direction indicators




Remove the bulb holder by pressing and twisting it.
Remove the bulb.

Installing the bulb for parking lights / side marker lights / direction indicators




Install the bulb.
Install the bulb holder by pressing and twisting it.

Installation

Installing the headlight
Connect the connector.
Align the headlight.
Install the locking plate.

Finishing work
Test the function.
When replacing headlights or carrying out work which may have affected the headlight alignment, check and align the beam. See Headlamps, aligning Adjustments.