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Bulb holders with a bayonet fastener

In the case of bulb holders with a bayonet fastener please

proceed as follows:

Removing the bulb holder

– Turn the bulb holder in the direction of the arrow

⇒ fig. 257 as far as it will go and then take the bulb

holder out of the light unit.

Fitting the bulb holder

– Insert the bulb holder into the light unit, making sure you

keep the bulb holder straight, i.e. the rubber seal makes

even contact all around.

– Turn the bulb holder in the direction indicated by the

arrow ⇒ fig. 257 as far as it will go.

Changing bulbs for headlights

Removing and installing headlights

The description for removing the headlight refers to the left

headlight; in principle the same procedure applies to the

right headlight.

Removing

– Switch off the ignition and the lights.

– Open the bonnet.

Fig. 257 Diagram: Bulb

holder with a bayonet

fastener

Fig. 258 Trim panel:

Attachment points are

marked by arrows

Fig. 259 Headlight

unit: Attachment

points are marked by

arrows

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– Take the screwdriver and the interchangeable Torx socket

out of the vehicle tool kit.

– Remove the screws ⇒ page 278, fig. 258 that secure the

trim panel to the lock carrier and detach the trim panel.

– Slacken the two screws that secure the headlight to the

lock carrier and the screw at the underside of the head-

light (this screw is located between the cover and the

rubber cap and should not be slackened more than ten

turns) ⇒ page 278, fig. 259.

– Carefully pull the headlight forward about 60 mm.

– Release and unplug the electrical connector.

– Carefully take the headlight out towards the front (swivel

it slightly if necessary).

Installing

– Perform all of the above steps in reverse sequence.

The headlight must be inserted in two guides (on the underside of

the headlight). This is the only way to ensure that the headlight is

installed in the correct position. To determine whether the headlight

is correctly installed, check that it is aligned flush with adjacent

body parts (such as the wing panel).

Do not interchange the securing screws.

Caution

Please take particular care not to damage or scratch the adjacent

parts of the body when removing or installing the headlights.

Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlights

Removing bulb for main beam headlights

– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 278.

– Take off the rubber cap ⇒ fig. 260 ⇒ in “Changing

bulbs” on page 276.

– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow

⇒ fig. 261.

– Remove the connector together with the bulb from the

headlight housing.

– Disconnect the connector from the base of the bulb

⇒ in “Changing bulbs” on page 276.

Fig. 260 Headlight

unit: Rubber cap is

highlighted

Fig. 261 Bulb holder

for main beam head-

lights

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Applies to vehicles: with halogen main beam headlights

Installing the bulb for the main beam

headlights

When installing a bulb, the lug on the base of the bulb

must be inserted into the appropriate mounting on the

bulb housing.

– Attach the new bulb to the connector ⇒ in “Changing

bulbs” on page 276.

– Insert the bulb carefully into the bulb housing. Start by

placing the base of the bulb directly behind one of the

retaining hooks so that the lug fits into the recess on the

bulb housing.

– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow

⇒ fig. 263 until the bulb engages.

– Check that the bulb is securely seated in the bulb

housing.

– Fit the rubber cap and install the headlight ⇒ page 278.

– Check whether the new bulb is working.

– Have the headlight settings checked.

Note

Ensure that the rubber cap is seated correctly so that no water can

enter the unit.

Applies to vehicles: with halogen dipped headlights

Removing bulb for dipped headlights

Fig. 262 Bulb with

connector: The lug on

the base of the bulb is

highlighted

Fig. 263 Fitting bulb

for main beam head-

lights

Fig. 264 Headlight

unit: Cover

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– Remove the headlight ⇒ page 278.

– Swivel the retaining clip of the cover upwards.

– Take off the cover ⇒ page 280, fig. 264 ⇒ in

“Changing bulbs” on page 276.

– Press the connector in the direction of the arrow

⇒ fig. 265.

– Remove the connector together with the bulb from the

headlight housing.

– Disconnect the connector from the base of the bulb

⇒ in “Changing bulbs” on page 276.

Applies to vehicles: with halogen dipped headlights

Installing bulb for dipped headlights

When installing a bulb, the lug on the base of the bulb

must be inserted into the appropriate mounting on the

bulb housing.

– Attach the new bulb to the connector ⇒ in “Changing

bulbs” on page 276.

– Insert the bulb carefully into the bulb housing. Start by

placing the base of the bulb directly behind one of the

retaining hooks so that the lug fits into the recess on the

bulb housing.

Fig. 265 Bulb holder

for dipped headlights

Fig. 266 Bulb with

connector: The lug on

the base of the bulb is

highlighted

Fig. 267 Inserting bulb

for dipped headlights

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