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Minor Repairs 339

Replacing bulbs

Warning!

Danger of short circuit.

f Always switch off the relevant load when

changing bulbs.

Risk of injury. The headlights are under high

voltage when installed.

f Exercise extreme caution when working in the

area of the headlights.

Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage

can damage the housing.

f Only use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.

f Bulbs must be clean and free from grease.

f Never touch bulbs with your bare hands.

Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.

f Always carry spare bulbs with you.

In certain countries, carrying spare bulbs is

mandatory.

Headlights

Caution!

Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion

and excessive temperatures.

f Do not fix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards”

or films) in the area of the headlights.

Note

The headlights can mist up depending on the

temperature and humidity.

f To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover

the gap between headlight and body.

Removing headlights

1. Switch off ignition and withdraw the ignition

key.

2. Open bonnet.

3. Press down cover A in the engine compart-

ment in the direction of the arrow

and remove.

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B - Headlight release

C - Socket wrench

4. Take socket wrench C out of the tool kit.

5. Place socket wrench C on the release B and

turn in the direction of the arrow until you feel

and hear the headlight being released.

6. Pull the headlight forward out of the wing by

approx. 10 cm.

7. Press back the release tab of the plug D and

pull plug off.

8. Pull out headlight completely.

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A - Cover

C - Socket wrench

D - Connector

Installing headlights

1. Insert headlight in the guide rails, connect plug

D and then push the headlight fully into the

wing.

2. Push headlight to the rear and simultaneously

turn socket wrench C in the direction of the

arrow.

The headlight locking device must perceptibly

and audibly engage.

3. Check whether the headlight is seated

securely.

4. Remove socket wrench C and replace in tool

kit.

5. Fit cover A and fold it down.

6. Close bonnet.

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Halogen headlights

Changing bulb for dipped beam/high beam

1. Press down both release tabs A and remove

cover.

2. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and

remove.

3. Remove defective bulb and replace.

4. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise

direction.

Make sure that the bulb is installed in the

correct position.

5. Fit cover on headlight.

Both release tabs must be fully engaged.

6. Install headlight.

7. Check operation of bulbs.

8. Close bonnet.

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Changing bulb for additional high beam

1. Press down both release tabs A and remove

cover.

2. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and

remove.

3. Remove defective bulb and replace.

4. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise

direction.

Make sure that the bulb is installed in the

correct position.

5. Fit cover on headlight.

Both release tabs must be fully engaged.

6. Install headlight.

7. Check operation of bulbs.

8. Close bonnet.

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Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering light

Changing gas discharge lamp for dipped

beam/high beam/dynamic cornering light

1. Press down both release tabs A and remove

cover.

2. Turn gas discharge lamp counter-clockwise

and remove.

3. Press the release tab on the plug and pull plug

off.

4. Connect plug to new gas discharge lamp.

5. Insert gas discharge lamp and turn in clock-

wise direction. Make sure that the bulb is

installed in the correct position.

6. Fit cover on headlight. Both release tabs must

be fully engaged.

7. Install headlight.

8. Check operation of bulbs.

9. Close bonnet.

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Changing bulb for additional high beam

1. Press down both release tabs A and remove

cover.

2. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and

remove.

3. Remove defective bulb and replace.

4. Insert bulb socket and turn in clockwise

direction. Make sure that the bulb is installed in

the correct position.

5. Fit cover on headlight. Both release tabs must

be fully engaged.

6. Install headlight.

7. Check operation of bulbs.

8. Close bonnet.

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Changing lamp for static cornering light

1. Press down both release tabs A and remove

cover.

2. Turn bulb socket B counter-clockwise and

remove.

3. Pull both release tabs on the plug apart, and

pull plug out of lamp socket.

4. Replace defective bulb. Make sure that the

bulb is installed in the correct position.

5. Fit cover on headlight. Both release tabs must

be fully engaged.

6. Install headlight.

7. Check operation of bulbs.

8. Close bonnet.

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Changing bulb for direction indicator and

parking light

f Please observe the chapter “REMOVING

HEADLIGHTS” on Page 339.

1. Open bonnet.

2. Remove headlight.

3. Press release tab on the bulb housing in the

direction of the arrow and at the same time

push forward to the first detent A.

4. Press release tab A in direction of arrow again

and push forward. Using your other hand, pull

the bulb housing completely out of the front

apron.

Replacing parking light bulb

5. Pull bulb socket out of the bulb

housing.

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6. Remove the defective bulb from the socket

and replace.

When inserting the socket in the bulb housing,

make sure that the socket has engaged fully.

Changing direction indicator bulb

1. Turn socket counter-clockwise and remove.

2. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet fitting).

3. Insert socket and turn in clockwise direction.

Make sure that the bulb is installed in the

correct position.

Installing bulb housing

1. Insert the bulb housing in the front apron. Make

sure that the two tabs are inserted correctly in

the openings. Push light fully into the front

apron until you hear and feel it engage.

2. Check operation of lights.

3. Install headlight.

4. Close bonnet.

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