Get Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior -> 1 Headlights Guide for Volkswagen Amarok Truck First Generation (2010-2022)

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Headlights

⇒ a1.1 nd safety notes for gas discharge lamps”, page 93

⇒ o1.2 verview - headlight”, page 95

⇒ a1.3 nd installing headlight”, page 105

⇒ h1.4 eadlights”, page 110

⇒ a1.5 nd installing front turn signal bulb”, page 111

⇒ a1.6 nd installing side light bulb”, page 116

⇒ a1.7 nd installing dipped beam bulb”, page 121

⇒ a1.8 nd installing main beam bulb”, page 126

⇒ a1.9 nd installing daytime running light and main beam bulb”,

page 132

⇒ a1.10 nd installing gas discharge bulbL13/L14”, page 136

⇒ a1.11 nd installing LED module for daytime running light and

side lightL176/L177”, page 138

⇒ a1.12 nd installing control unit for daytime running light and

side lightJ860/J861”, page 138

⇒ a1.13 nd installing gas discharge bulb control unitJ343/J344”,

page 140

⇒ c1.14 onversion for left-hand/right-hand traffic”, page 141

⇒ a1.15 nd installing headlight range control motor”, page 147

1.1

Operation and safety notes for gas dis‐

charge lamps

Note

Never change bulbs if you are not familiar with the appropriate

procedures, safety precautions or tools.

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WARNING

Danger to life due to high voltage.

♦ It is essential that the battery earth cable is disconnected

before any work on parts of the gas discharge headlight

is performed. The parts a marked with a yellow high

voltage symbol.

♦ Then switch dipped beam on and off again. This will

eliminate any possible residual voltage.

♦ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and with‐

draw ignition key.

♦ The gas discharge lamp control unit must never be oper‐

ated without a gas discharge lamp.

♦ Due to the high voltage, the gas discharge lamp must

only be operated in the headlight housing. Voltages

above 28,000 V occur when igniting the gas discharge

lamp.

WARNING

Risk of injury due to burns, ultraviolet radiation, glare and

explosion.

♦ Due to high temperatures, the absorption of ultraviolet

radiation and risk of glare, the gas discharge lamp must

only be operated in the headlight housing.

♦ Avoid looking directly into the light beam; otherwise vi‐

sion may be impaired for a substantial time.

♦ Gas discharge lamps are under high internal pressure

and can explode while being changed.

♦ Always wear eye protection and gloves when removing

and installing gas discharge lamps!

WARNING

Risk of environmental pollution.

♦ Gas discharge lamps are classified as hazardous waste.

They contain metallic mercury (Hg) and traces of thalli‐

um.

♦ Gas discharge lamps must not be destroyed. Avoid con‐

tact with burst bulbs.

♦ Observe relevant disposal regulations.

♦ Only dispose of gas discharge lamps in containers inten‐

ded for this purpose at an authorised collection point.

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Caution

♦ Do not touch the bulb of the gas discharge lamp with

bare fingers. When the light bulb is switched on, the heat

would vaporise the oil of the finger prints which would

then settle on the reflector, impairing the brightness of

the headlight. Wear clean fabric gloves when inserting a

gas discharge lamp.

♦ A defective gas discharge lamp must always be re‐

newed with a new gas discharge lamp of the same type.

The designation appears on the base of the bulb or on

the bulb glass.

♦ Properly engage connectors during installation and the

connection is seated tightly.

1.2

Assembly overview - headlight

⇒ o1.2.1 verview - Arteb headlights with H1 bulb”, page 95

⇒ o1.2.2 verview - Valeo headlights with H1 bulb”, page 97

⇒ o1.2.3 verview - Arteb headlights with H15 bulb”, page 99

⇒ o1.2.4 verview - Valeo headlights with H15 bulb”, page 101

⇒ o1.2.5 verview - gas discharge headlight”, page 103

1.2.1

Assembly overview - Arteb headlights

with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Arteb headlights can be identified by the large cap -6- with

retaining clip on the back side.

♦ Before working on headlights, always switch off the head‐

lights and remove the ignition key.

♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely essential that

the function and operation of the lighting system are first

understood.

♦ Additional information:

⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐

tions

⇒ Operating manual

Fault detection and fault display:

The onboard supply control unit has a self-diagnostic function,

which makes fault finding on headlights easier.

For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter “Vehi‐

cle diagnosis, testing and information system” in “Guided Fault

Finding” mode ⇒ page 269 .

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1 - Front left turn signal bulb

-M5- or front right turn signal

bulb -M7-

❑ Bulb 12V, PY21W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 111

2 - Bulb holder for turn signal

bulb

3 - Rubber cover cap on rear

headlight housing

4 - Left side-light bulb -M1- or

right side-light bulb -M3-

❑ Bulb 12V, W5W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 116

5 - Retaining clip for cover on

rear headlight housing

6 - Cover on rear headlight

housing

7 - Holder for bulb for side

light

8 - Retaining clip for headlight

dipped beam bulb

9 - Left headlight dipped

beam bulb -M29- or right

headlight dipped beam bulb -

M31-

❑ H7 bulb

❑ 12V, 55 W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 121

10 - Securing bolts for top of

headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

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❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 105

❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 110

❑ Headlight conversion for left-hand/right-hand traffic ⇒ page 141

❑ Repairs to the headlight fastening tabs are not envisaged at the moment. In the event of damage, the

entire headlight must be renewed.

12 - Securing bolts for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

13 - Securing bolts for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

14 - Securing bolts for top of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

15 - Left headlight main beam bulb -M30- and right headlight main beam bulb -M32-

❑ H1 bulb

❑ 12 V, 55 W

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 126

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❑ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional main beam headlights on the roof bar, the

front headlights are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

1.2.2

Assembly overview - Valeo headlights

with H1 bulb

Note

♦ On vehicles as of 07.2012, Valeo headlights with H1 bulbs

can also be installed.

♦ Valeo headlights can be identified by the 3 individual rubber

caps on the back side.

♦ Before working on headlights, always switch off the head‐

lights and remove the ignition key.

♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely essential that

the function and operation of the lighting system are first

understood.

♦ Additional information:

⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐

tions

⇒ Operating manual

Fault detection and fault display:

The onboard supply control unit has a self-diagnostic function,

which makes fault finding on headlights easier.

For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter “Vehi‐

cle diagnosis, testing and information system” in “Guided Fault

Finding” mode ⇒ page 269 .

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1 - Left headlight main beam

bulb -M30- or right headlight

main beam bulb -M32-

❑ H1 bulb

❑ 12 V, 55 W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 129

❑ On vehicles with “Can‐

yon” equipment ver‐

sion with optional main

beam headlights on the

roof bar, the front head‐

lights are not provided

with a main beam func‐

tion ⇒ page 150 .

2 - Front left turn signal bulb

-M5- or front right turn signal

bulb -M7-

❑ Bulb 12V, PY21W NA

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 113

3 - Bulb holder with grip ele‐

ment for turn signal bulb

4 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

5 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

6 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

7 - Bulb holder with grip ele‐

ment for side light bulb

8 - Left side-light bulb -M1- or

right side-light bulb -M3-

❑ Bulb 12V, W5W LL

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 118

9 - Left headlight dipped beam bulb -M29- or right headlight dipped beam bulb -M31-

❑ H7 bulb

❑ 12V, 55W LL

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 123

10 - Securing bolt for top of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

11 - Securing bolt for top of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

12 - Headlights

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 109

❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 110

❑ Headlight conversion for left-hand/right-hand traffic ⇒ page 141

❑ Repairs to the headlight fastening tabs are not envisaged at the moment. In the event of damage, the

entire headlight must be renewed.

13 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

14 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

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❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

1.2.3

Assembly overview - Arteb headlights

with H15 bulb

Note

♦ Arteb headlights can be identified by the large cap -6- with

retaining clip on the back side.

♦ Before working on headlights, always switch off the head‐

lights and remove the ignition key.

♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely essential that

the function and operation of the lighting system are first

understood.

♦ Additional information:

⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐

tions

⇒ Operating manual

Fault detection and fault display:

The onboard supply control unit has a self-diagnostic function,

which makes fault finding on headlights easier.

For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter “Vehi‐

cle diagnosis, testing and information system” in “Guided Fault

Finding” mode ⇒ page 269 .

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1 - Front left turn signal bulb

-M5- or front right turn signal

bulb -M7-

❑ Bulb 12V, PY21W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 113

2 - Bulb holder for turn signal

bulb

3 - Rubber cover cap on rear

headlight housing

4 - Left side-light bulb -M1- or

right side-light bulb -M3-

❑ Bulb 12V, W5W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 118

5 - Retaining clip for cover on

rear headlight housing

6 - Cover on rear headlight

housing

7 - Holder for bulb for side

light

8 - Retaining clip for headlight

dipped beam bulb

9 - Left headlight dipped

beam bulb -M29- or right

headlight dipped beam bulb -

M31-

❑ H7 bulb

❑ 12 V, 55 W

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 123

10 - Securing bolt for top of

headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

11 - Headlights

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 109

❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 110

❑ Headlight conversion for left-hand/right-hand traffic ⇒ page 141

❑ Repairs to the headlight fastening tabs are not envisaged at the moment. In the event of damage, the

entire headlight must be renewed.

12 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

13 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

14 - Securing bolts for top of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

15 - Bulb for left main beam and daytime running light or bulb for right main beam and daytime running light

❑ H15 bulb

❑ 12 V, 15/55W

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 132

❑ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional main beam headlights on the roof bar, the

front headlights are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

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16 - Left headlight range control motor -V48- or right headlight range control motor -V49-

❑ The actuator cannot be renewed individually. In the event of damage, the entire headlight must be

renewed.

1.2.4

Assembly overview - Valeo headlights

with H15 bulb

Note

♦ On vehicles as of 07.2012, Valeo headlights with H15 bulbs

can also be installed.

♦ Valeo headlights can be identified by the 3 individual rubber

caps on the back side.

♦ Before working on headlights, always switch off the head‐

lights and remove the ignition key.

♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely essential that

the function and operation of the lighting system are first

understood.

♦ Additional information:

⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐

tions

⇒ Operating manual

Fault detection and fault display:

The onboard supply control unit has a self-diagnostic function,

which makes fault finding on headlights easier.

For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter “Vehi‐

cle diagnosis, testing and information system” in “Guided Fault

Finding” mode ⇒ page 269 .

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1 - Front left turn signal bulb

-M5- or front right turn signal

bulb -M7-

❑ Bulb 12V, PY21W NA

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 113

2 - Bulb holder with grip ele‐

ment for turn signal bulb

3 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

4 - Left side-light bulb -M1- or

right side-light bulb -M3-

❑ Bulb 12V, W5W LL

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 119

5 - Bulb holder with grip ele‐

ment for side light bulb

6 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

7 - Rubber cap at rear of

headlight housing

8 - Left headlight dipped

beam bulb -M29- or right

headlight dipped beam bulb -

M31-

❑ H7 12V, 55W LL

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 124

9 - Securing bolt for top of

headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

10 - Securing bolt for top of

headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

11 - Headlights

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 109

❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 110

❑ Headlight conversion for left-hand/right-hand traffic ⇒ page 141

❑ Repairs to the headlight fastening tabs are not envisaged at the moment. In the event of damage, the

entire headlight must be renewed.

12 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

13 - Securing bolt for bottom of headlight housing

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

14 - Bulb for left main beam and daytime running light or bulb for right main beam and daytime running light

❑ with grip element

❑ H15 12 V, 55/15W

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 134

❑ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional main beam headlights on the roof bar, the

front headlights are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

15 - Left headlight range control motor -V48- or right headlight range control motor -V49-

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❑ The actuator cannot be renewed individually. In the event of damage, the entire headlight must be

renewed.

1.2.5

Assembly overview - gas discharge headlight

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1 - Headlights

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 109

❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 110

❑ Headlight conversion

for left-hand/right-hand

traffic ⇒ page 141

❑ Repairs to the head‐

light fastening tabs are

not envisaged at the

moment. In the event

of damage, the entire

headlight must be re‐

newed.

2 - Securing bolt

❑ Qty. 4

❑ Headlight to body

❑ Specified torque: 2 Nm

3 - Headlight range control

motor

❑ Left headlight range

control motor -V48-

❑ Right headlight range

control motor -V49-

❑ Removing and instal‐

ling ⇒ page 147

4 - Housing cover

5 - Securing bolts

❑ Qty. 5

❑ For housing cover ⇒

Item 4 (page 104)

❑ Specified torque:

1.8 Nm

6 - Gas discharge bulb

❑ With integrated starter unit

❑ D8S, 25 Watt

❑ Left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13-

❑ Right gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L14-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 136

7 - Housing cover

❑ For front turn signal bulb ⇒ Item 8 (page 104)

8 - Front turn signal bulb

❑ With grip

❑ 12V, H21W

❑ Front left turn signal bulb -M5-

❑ Front right turn signal bulb -M7-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 114

9 - LED module for daytime running light and side light

❑ Left LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176-

❑ Right LED module for daytime running light and side light -L177-

❑ Cannot be renewed individually

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10 - Control unit for daytime running light and side light

❑ Control unit for left daytime running light and side light -J860-

❑ Control unit for right daytime running light and side light -J861-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 138

11 - Securing bolt

❑ Qty. 3

❑ For control unit for daytime running light and side light ⇒ Item 10 (page 104)

❑ Specified torque: 1.8 Nm

12 - Securing bolt

❑ Qty. 3

❑ For control unit for gas discharge bulb ⇒ Item 13 (page 105)

❑ Specified torque: 1.8 Nm

13 - Gas discharge bulb control unit

❑ Left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343-

❑ Right gas discharge bulb control unit -J344-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 140

1.3

Removing and installing headlight

⇒ a1.3.1 nd installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H1 bulb”,

page 105

⇒ a1.3.2 nd installing headlights, Valeo headlights with H1

bulb”, page 109

⇒ a1.3.3 nd installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H15

bulb”, page 109

⇒ a1.3.4 nd installing headlights, Valeo headlights with H15

bulb”, page 109

⇒ a1.3.5 nd installing headlights, gas discharge headlights”,

page 109

1.3.1

Removing and installing headlights, Ar‐

teb headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ There is no requirement to disconnect the battery earth

strap.

♦ Illustrations show removal and installation of the left head‐

light. Removal and installation of the right headlight are car‐

ried out in the same way.

♦ If a headlight is removed, the alignment should always be

checked following installation ⇒ page 110 .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

Caution

Risk of damage to component.

♦ Carefully pull off bumper. When doing this, ensure that

the bumper is not being deformed or torn.

♦ In order to avoid scratches on the surfaces when remov‐

ing the headlight, mask off the surrounding areas.

– Loosen front bumper cover on the respective side and care‐

fully push it until the lower bolts can be reached.

– Unscrew lower securing bolts -arrows- from headlight.

Right headlight up to model year 2017

– Remove air duct on air filter housing -arrow- ⇒ Power unit;

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– Unclip overflow hose of coolant expansion tank located

above headlight, leave it connected, and lay it to one side.

– Unscrew upper securing bolts -arrows- from headlight.

– Pull headlight slightly forwards at top to gain access to con‐

nector.

Note

Depending on the equipment, the position of the connector on

the headlight may differ from the position shown in the illustra‐

tion.

– Release and disconnect connector -arrow- on headlight.

– Take headlight housing out forwards.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

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– Insert headlight into bracket. When doing this, make sure

that the lateral guide -arrow- is correctly seated.

– Start all securing bolts.

– Use adjuster screw to align headlight -arrow- in relation to

the body.

– Tighten all securing bolts of headlight.

Note

When fitting the bumper cover, make sure that the radiator air

ducts are properly seated behind the bumper cover ⇒ General

body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63; Front bumper; Assembly

overview - bumper cover.

– Check functions of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

Specified torques

♦ ⇒ o1.2.1 verview - Arteb headlights with H1 bulb”, page 95

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1.3.2

Removing and installing headlights,

Valeo headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of Valeo head‐

lights with H1 bulb is identical to the procedure for Arteb

headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb ⇒ page 105 .

1.3.3

Removing and installing headlights, Ar‐

teb headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of Arteb head‐

lights with H15 bulb is identical to the procedure for Arteb

headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb ⇒ page 105 .

1.3.4

Removing and installing headlights,

Valeo headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of Valeo head‐

lights with H15 bulb is identical to the procedure for Arteb

headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb ⇒ page 105 .

1.3.5

Removing and installing headlights,

gas discharge headlights

WARNING

Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environ‐

mental pollution!

♦ High voltage is supplied to the gas discharge bulbs. If

they are not handled properly they can cause serious or

fatal injuries.

♦ If work on high-voltage components is to be performed

after a headlight has been removed (e.g. change gas

discharge bulb), the battery earth strap must be discon‐

nected and the residual voltage in the headlight must be

discharged before the headlight is removed.

♦ Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge

bulbs ⇒ page 93 .

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Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of gas discharge

headlights is identical to the procedure for Arteb headlights

with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing headlights, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb ⇒ page 105 .

1.4

Adjusting headlights

Note

The illustrations shows the adjuster screw for adjusting the left

headlight. Adjuster screws on right headlight are in a mirror-im‐

age arrangement.

A - Screw for vertical headlight setting

B - Screw for horizontal headlight setting

Adjusting headlights ⇒ Maintenance; Booklet ; Descriptions of

work.

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1.5

Removing and installing front turn sig‐

nal bulb

⇒ a1.5.1 nd installing front turn signal bulb, Arteb headlights

with H1 bulb”, page 111

⇒ a1.5.2 nd installing front turn signal bulb, Valeo headlights

with H1 bulb”, page 113

⇒ a1.5.3 nd installing front turn signal bulb, Arteb headlights

with H15 bulb”, page 113

⇒ a1.5.4 nd installing front turn signal bulb, Valeo headlights

with H15 bulb”, page 113

⇒ a1.5.5 nd installing front turn signal bulb, gas discharge head‐

lights”, page 114

1.5.1

Removing and installing front turn sig‐

nal bulb, Arteb headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the front left turn signal bulb

-M5-.

♦ The renewal of the front right turn signal bulb -M7- is carried

out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Using grip element, turn bulb holder together with front turn

signal bulb in -direction of arrow-.

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– Pull out bulb holder together with turn signal bulb in

-direction of arrow-.

– Push front turn signal bulb -2- into bulb holder -1- and turn it

in -direction of arrow-.

– Pull front turn signal bulb -2- out of bulb holder -1-.

Front turn signal bulb: 12V, PY 21W NA

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

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Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert new bulb with holder so that locking lugs are in re‐

cesses in headlight housing, and turn it in clockwise direc‐

tion as far as stop.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.5.2

Removing and installing front turn sig‐

nal bulb, Valeo headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the front turn

signal bulb in Valeo headlights with H1 bulb is identical to

the procedure for Arteb headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing front turn signal bulb ⇒ page 111 .

1.5.3

Removing and installing front turn sig‐

nal bulb, Arteb headlights with H15

bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the front turn

signal bulb in Arteb headlights with H15 bulb is identical to

the procedure for Arteb headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing front turn signal bulb ⇒ page 111 .

1.5.4

Removing and installing front turn sig‐

nal bulb, Valeo headlights with H15

bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the front turn

signal bulb in Valeo headlights with H15 bulb is identical to

the procedure for Arteb headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing front turn signal bulb ⇒ page 111 .

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nal bulb, gas discharge headlights

Note

♦ For reasons of clarity, the headlight is shown removed.

♦ The headlight does not need to be removed in order to in‐

stall or remove turn signal bulbs.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the front left turn signal bulb

-M5-.

♦ The renewal of the front right turn signal bulb -M7- is carried

out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

Removing

– Pull off housing cover -1- from headlight.

– Pull grip together with bulb holder -1- to stop in

-direction of arrow- to unlock it, and then pull it carefully out

of reflector.

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– Push turn signal bulb -1- into bulb holder on grip -2-, turn it

anti-clockwise, and pull it out of grip.

Front turn signal bulb: 12V, H21W

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing

observe the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.

Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which

evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the

glass bulb to cloud over.

♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when

installing. The ingress of water will cause permanent

damage to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary

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1.6

Removing and installing side light bulb

⇒ a1.6.1 nd installing side light bulb, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb”, page 116

⇒ a1.6.2 nd installing side light bulb, Valeo headlights with H1

bulb”, page 118

⇒ a1.6.3 nd installing side light bulb, Arteb headlights with H15

bulb”, page 118

⇒ a1.6.4 nd installing side light bulb, Valeo headlights with H15

bulb”, page 119

⇒ a1.6.5 nd installing side light bulb, gas discharge headlights”,

page 121

1.6.1

Removing and installing side light bulb,

Arteb headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the left side light bulb -M1-.

♦ The renewal of the right side light bulb -M3- is carried out in

the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Unlock retaining clip in -direction of arrow- and remove cap

-A- from headlight housing.

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– Pull side light bulb holder out of reflector in

-direction of arrow-.

– Carefully take bulb out of bulb holder.

Side light bulb: 12V, W5W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

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– Insert side light bulb holder into reflector in

-direction of arrow- to stop.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.6.2

Removing and installing side light bulb,

Valeo headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the side light

bulb in Valeo headlights with H1 bulb is identical to the pro‐

cedure for Valeo headlights with H15 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing side light bulb, Valeo headlights

with H15 bulb ⇒ page 119 .

1.6.3

Removing and installing side light bulb,

Arteb headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the side light

bulb in Arteb headlights with H15 bulb is identical to the

procedure for Arteb headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing side light bulb, Arteb headlights with

H1 bulb ⇒ page 116 .

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Removing and installing side light bulb,

Valeo headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the left side light bulb -M1-.

♦ The renewal of the right side light bulb -M3- is carried out in

the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Pull cap -1- off headlight housing.

– Pull side light bulb -1- in -direction of arrow- straight out of

reflector.

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– Carefully pull bulb straight out of bulb holder.

Side light bulb: 12V, W5W LL

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert side light bulb holder -1- in -direction of arrow- into

reflector as far as stop.

– Check function of headlight.

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– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.6.5

Removing and installing side light bulb,

gas discharge headlights

Note

♦ The left LED module for daytime running light and side light

-L176-/right LED module for daytime running light and side

light -L177- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights.

♦ The daytime running light and side lights (LEDs) are integra‐

ted in the headlight. These LEDs cannot be renewed. If one

of the LEDs fails, the entire headlight needs to be renewed.

1.7

Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb

⇒ a1.7.1 nd installing dipped beam bulb, Arteb headlights with

H1 bulb”, page 121

⇒ a1.7.2 nd installing dipped beam bulb, Valeo headlights with

H1 bulb”, page 123

⇒ a1.7.3 nd installing dipped beam bulb, Arteb headlights with

H15 bulb”, page 123

⇒ a1.7.4 nd installing dipped beam bulb, Valeo headlights with

H15 bulb”, page 124

1.7.1

Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb, Arteb headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the left headlight dipped

beam bulb -M29-.

♦ The renewal of the right headlight dipped beam bulb -M31-

is carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

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Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Unlock retaining clip in -direction of arrow- and remove cap

-A- from headlight housing.

– Pull connector -arrow- off dipped beam bulb.

– To disengage clip in -direction of arrow-, first move it down

and then to left.

– Pull dipped beam bulb out of reflector in -direction of arrow-.

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Headlight dipped beam bulb: H7, 12 V, 55 W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert new bulb so that the locking lugs lie in the grooves in

the reflector.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.7.2

Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb, Valeo headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the dipped

beam bulb in Valeo headlights with H1 bulb is identical to the

procedure for Valeo headlights with H15 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing dipped beam bulb, Valeo headlights

with H15 bulb ⇒ page 124 .

1.7.3

Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb, Arteb headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The procedure for removal and installation of the dipped

beam bulb in Arteb headlights with H15 bulb is identical to

the procedure for Arteb headlights with H1 bulb.

♦ Removing and installing dipped beam bulb, Arteb headlights

with H1 bulb ⇒ page 121 .

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Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb, Valeo headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The diagrams show renewal of the left headlight dipped

beam bulb -M29-.

♦ The renewal of the right headlight dipped beam bulb -M31-

is carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Pull cap -3- off headlight housing.

Note

♦ The dipped beam headlight bulb is clipped into the reflector.

♦ Initially, do not disconnect the connector when removing the

dipped beam bulb.

– Push connector -1- together with bulb holder in

-direction of arrow- until bulb feels loose.

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– Pull connector -1- together with dipped beam bulb out of

reflector, while taking into account the lengths of connected

wires.

– Pull dipped beam bulb -1- straight off connector -2-.

Headlight dipped beam bulb: H7 12V, 55W LL

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert new bulb so that lug on bulb holder -1- is positioned in

recess on reflector -arrow-.

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– Then, engage bulb in reflector.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.8

Removing and installing main beam

bulb

⇒ a1.8.1 nd installing main beam bulb, Arteb headlights with H1

bulb”, page 126

⇒ a1.8.2 nd installing main beam bulb, Valeo headlights with H1

bulb”, page 129

1.8.1

Removing and installing main beam

bulb, Arteb headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The illustrations show the renewal of the left headlight main

beam bulb -M30-.

♦ The renewal of the right headlight main beam bulb -M32- is

carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

♦ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional

main beam headlights on the roof bar, the front headlights

are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

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Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Remove cap -arrow- from headlight housing.

– Pull connector -arrow- off main beam bulb.

– To disengage clip in -direction of arrow-, first move it down

and then to left.

– Pull main beam bulb out of reflector in -direction of arrow-.

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Headlight main beam bulb: H1, 12 V, 55 W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert new bulb so that the locking lugs lie in the grooves in

the reflector.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

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Removing and installing main beam

bulb, Valeo headlights with H1 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The illustrations show the renewal of the left headlight main

beam bulb -M30-.

♦ The renewal of the right headlight main beam bulb -M32- is

carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

♦ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional

main beam headlights on the roof bar, the front headlights

are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Remove cap -3- from headlight housing.

Note

♦ The headlight main beam bulb is clipped into the reflector.

♦ Initially, do not disconnect the connector when removing the

main beam bulb.

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– Push connector -1- in -direction of arrow- until bulb feels

loose.

– Grasp on connector and pull main beam bulb out of reflector,

while taking into account the lengths of connected wires.

– Pull main beam bulb -1- in -direction of arrow- straight off

connector -2-.

Headlight main beam bulb: H1, 12 V, 55 W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert new bulb so that lug on bulb holder -1- is positioned in

recess on reflector.

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– Then, engage bulb in reflector.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

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Removing and installing daytime run‐

ning light and main beam bulb

⇒ a1.9.1 nd installing daytime running light and main beam

bulb, Arteb headlights with H15 bulb”, page 132

⇒ a1.9.2 nd installing daytime running light and main beam

bulb, Valeo headlights with H15 bulb”, page 134

1.9.1

Removing and installing daytime run‐

ning light and main beam bulb, Arteb

headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The illustrations show the renewal of the right daytime run‐

ning light and main beam bulb.

♦ The renewal of the left daytime running light and main beam

bulb is carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight, the air duct

-arrow- may have to be removed beforehand.

♦ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional

main beam headlights on the roof bar, the front headlights

are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

– Remove cap -arrow- from headlight housing.

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– Turn bulb for main beam and daytime running light approx.

90° anti-clockwise in -direction of arrow-.

– Pull bulb for main beam and daytime running light out of

reflector in -direction of arrow-.

Daytime running light and main beam bulb: H15 12V, 15/55W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

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– Turn bulb for main beam and daytime running light -1- in

-direction of arrow- until contacts in connection housing -2-

have engaged.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.9.2

Removing and installing daytime run‐

ning light and main beam bulb, Valeo

headlights with H15 bulb

Note

♦ Removing and installing the bulbs is possible when the

headlight is installed.

♦ The illustrations show the renewal of the left daytime running

light and main beam bulb.

♦ The renewal of the right daytime running light and main

beam bulb is carried out in the same way.

♦ The bulb of the left headlight can be replaced without it

being necessary to remove any other components.

♦ For bulb replacement on the right headlight the air duct

-arrow- must be removed beforehand.

♦ On vehicles with “Canyon” equipment version with optional

main beam headlights on the roof bar, the front headlights

are not provided with a main beam function ⇒ page 150 .

Removing:

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and withdraw

ignition key.

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– Pull cap -2- off headlight housing.

– Turn daytime running light and main beam bulb -1- anti-

clockwise by 90° in -direction of arrow-.

– Pull daytime running light and main beam bulb -1- in

-direction of arrow- out of reflector.

Note

The daytime running light and main beam bulb and the grip

element form one part and cannot be disassembled.

Daytime running light and main beam bulb: H15 12V, 55/15W

Installing:

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note

the following:

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Caution

When installing, make sure cover is correctly seated. The

ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the head‐

light.

Do not touch bulb glass when installing a bulb. Fingers leave

traces of grease on the glass, which evaporate when the

bulb is switched on and cause the glass to cloud over.

– Insert daytime running light and main beam bulb -1- in re‐

flector, and turn it in -direction of arrow- until contacts in

connection housing have engaged.

– Check function of headlight.

– Checking and, if necessary, adjusting headlight setting ⇒

page 110 .

1.10

Removing and installing gas discharge

bulb -L13-/-L14-

WARNING

Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environ‐

mental pollution!

♦ High voltage is supplied to the gas discharge bulbs. If

they are not handled properly they can cause serious or

fatal injuries.

♦ If work on high-voltage components is to be performed

after a headlight has been removed (e.g. change gas

discharge bulb), the battery earth strap must be discon‐

nected and the residual voltage in the headlight must be

discharged before the headlight is removed.

♦ Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge

bulbs ⇒ page 93 .

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The

removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is

basically the same.

Removing

– Remove headlight ⇒ page 109 .

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– Unscrew securing bolts -arrows- of housing cover -1-.

– Remove housing cover -1-.

– Press securing tab -arrow-, and disconnect connector -2-.

– Turn locking element -1- to stop in -direction of arrow-.

– Carefully remove gas discharge bulb -3- in a straight line

towards rear from reflector.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing

observe the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.

Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which

evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the

glass bulb to cloud over.

♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when

installing. The ingress of water will cause permanent

damage to the headlight.

Note

Installation position: connector faces downwards.

– Perform functional check.

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– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary

⇒ Maintenance; Booklet 36.1; Descriptions of work

Specified torques

♦ ⇒ o1.2.5 verview - gas discharge headlight”, page 103

1.11

Removing and installing LED module

for daytime running light and side light

-L176-/-L177-

Note

♦ The left LED module for daytime running light and side light

-L176-/right LED module for daytime running light and side

light -L177- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights.

♦ The daytime running light and side lights (LEDs) are integra‐

ted in the headlight. These LEDs cannot be renewed. If one

of the LEDs fails, the entire headlight needs to be renewed.

1.12

Removing and installing control unit for

daytime running light and side light -

J860-/-J861-

WARNING

Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environ‐

mental pollution!

♦ Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge

bulbs ⇒ page 93 .

♦ It is essential that the battery earth cable is disconnected

before any work on parts of the gas discharge headlight

is performed. The parts a marked with a yellow high

voltage symbol.

Note

♦ The control unit for left daytime running light and side light

-J860-/control unit for right daytime running light and side

light -J861- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights.

♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The

removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is

basically the same.

Removing

– Remove headlight ⇒ page 109 .

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

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– Pull control unit for left daytime running light and side light

-J860- -1- off headlight.

– Release and disconnect connector -arrow-.

– Remove control unit for left daytime running light and side

light -J860- -1-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing

observe the following:

Caution

Make sure seal is correctly seated when installing the gas

discharge bulb control unit. The ingress of water will cause

permanent damage to the headlight.

– Connect connector and engage it.

– Check seal between control unit and headlight for damage.

Specified torques

♦ ⇒ o1.2.5 verview - gas discharge headlight”, page 103

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1.13

Removing and installing gas discharge

bulb control unit -J343-/-J344-

WARNING

Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environ‐

mental pollution!

♦ Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge

bulbs ⇒ page 93 .

♦ It is essential that the battery earth cable is disconnected

before any work on parts of the gas discharge headlight

is performed. The parts a marked with a yellow high

voltage symbol.

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The

removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is

basically the same.

Removing

– Remove headlight ⇒ page 109 .

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Remove left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- -1- from

headlight.

– Release and disconnect connectors -arrows-.

– Remove left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- -1-.

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Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing

observe the following:

Caution

Make sure seal is correctly seated when installing the gas

discharge bulb control unit. The ingress of water will cause

permanent damage to the headlight.

– Connect connectors and engage them.

– Check seal between control unit and headlight for damage.

Specified torques

♦ ⇒ o1.2.5 verview - gas discharge headlight”, page 103

1.14

Headlight conversion for left-hand/

right-hand traffic

Note

♦ The procedure for the headlight conversion for left-hand/

right-hand traffic applies only for vehicles without gas dis‐

charge bulbs.

♦ Vehicles with gas discharge bulbs and D8S light with 25 watt

meet the requirements for use in left-hand/right-hand traffic

without being converted.

Note

♦ To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetrical

lights, both headlights should be converted relevant to the

country (driving on the left or right) in which the vehicle is

being driven.

♦ The corresponding headlight conversion set consists of 2

sections of film.

♦ The conversion of the headlights is not designed as a per‐

manent conversion for other countries. It is only suitable as a

travel mode for a short stay abroad.

♦ Both headlights of a vehicle must always be converted.

♦ The details “right” and “left” on the masking film always refer

to the direction of travel when looking forwards from inside

the vehicle.

♦ Please note the different part numbers for the headlight con‐

version sets from right to left-hand traffic and from left to

right-hand traffic.

♦ Turn light switch to zero position.

Films for conversion

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1 - Application film with pre-

punched masking film

❑ Conversion from driving

on right to driving on

left

❑ For left headlight

2 - Application film with pre-

punched masking film

❑ Conversion from driving

on left to driving on

right

❑ For left headlight

3 - Application film with pre-

punched masking film

❑ Conversion from driving

on left to driving on

right

❑ For right headlight

4 - Application film with pre-

punched masking film

❑ Conversion from driving

on right to driving on

left

❑ For right headlight

Conversion from driving on right to driving on left:

»Left headlight:«

– Clean headlight lens.

– Pull release paper off masking film.

– Align application film such that lower edge of application film

-1- is flush with lower edge of headlight -arrows-.

– Carefully pull application film -2- in -direction of arrow- off

headlight. The masking film -1- remains on the lens.

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The illustration shows the headlight with masking film -1- after

conversion.

Note

♦ Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or al‐

cohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example a cloth

soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

♦ Customers should be informed of how to remove residual

adhesive after pulling off the masking section.

»Right headlight:«

– Clean headlight lens.

– Pull release paper off masking film.

– Align application film such that lower edge of application film

-1- is flush with lower edge of headlight -arrows-.

– Carefully pull application film -2- in -direction of arrow- off

headlight. The masking film -1- remains on the lens.

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The illustration shows the headlight with masking film -1- after

conversion.

Note

♦ Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or al‐

cohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example a cloth

soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

♦ Customers should be informed of how to remove residual

adhesive after pulling off the masking section.

Conversion from driving on left to driving on right:

»Left headlight:«

– Clean headlight lens.

– Pull release paper off masking film.

– Align application film such that lower edge of application film

-1- is flush with lower edge of headlight -arrows-.

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– Carefully pull application film -2- in -direction of arrow- off

headlight. The masking film -1- remains on the lens.

The illustration shows the headlight with masking film -1- after

conversion.

Note

♦ Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or al‐

cohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example a cloth

soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

♦ Customers should be informed of how to remove residual

adhesive after pulling off the masking section.

»Right headlight:«

– Clean headlight lens.

– Pull release paper off masking film.

– Align application film such that lower edge of application film

-1- is flush with lower edge of headlight -arrows-.

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– Carefully pull application film -2- in -direction of arrow- off

headlight. The masking film -1- remains on the lens.

The illustration shows the headlight with masking film -1- after

conversion.

Note

♦ Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or al‐

cohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example a cloth

soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

♦ Customers should be informed of how to remove residual

adhesive after pulling off the masking section.

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1.15

Removing and installing headlight

range control motor

⇒ a1.15.1 nd installing headlight range control motor, Arteb

headlights with H15 bulb”, page 147

⇒ a1.15.2 nd installing headlight range control motor, Valeo

headlights with H15 bulb”, page 147

⇒ a1.15.3 nd installing headlight range control motor V48/V49,

gas discharge headlights”, page 147

1.15.1

Removing and installing headlight

range control motor, Arteb headlights

with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The left headlight range control motor -V48- or right head‐

light range control motor -V49- cannot be renewed individu‐

ally.

♦ In the event of repair, the entire headlight must be renewed

⇒ page 109 .

1.15.2

Removing and installing headlight

range control motor, Valeo headlights

with H15 bulb

Note

♦ The left headlight range control motor -V48- or right head‐

light range control motor -V49- cannot be renewed individu‐

ally.

♦ In the event of repair, the entire headlight must be renewed

⇒ page 109 .

1.15.3

Removing and installing headlight

range control motor -V48-/-V49-, gas

discharge headlights

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The

removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is

basically the same.

Removing

– Remove headlight ⇒ page 109 .

– Unscrew bolt -3-, and remove cover of headlight range ad‐

juster -1-.

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– Pull gear rack of headlight range adjuster -2- upwards out of

headlight housing.

– Unscrew the 5 securing bolts -arrows- on housing cover -1-.

– Remove housing cover -1-.

– Turn left headlight range control motor -V48- -1- to stop in

-direction of arrow- to release it.

– Swing left headlight range control motor -V48- -2- out of ball

head mounting on reflector -1-, and remove it from mounting

in headlight.

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– Disconnect connector -3-, and remove left headlight range

control motor -V48- -2-.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing

observe the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when

installing. The ingress of water will cause permanent

damage to the headlight.

– Insert left headlight range control motor -V48- -2- into mount‐

ing in headlight, and connect connector -3-.

– Pull reflector towards rear, and insert ball head of left head‐

light range control motor -V48- -2- into ball head mounting

on reflector -1-.

– Turn left headlight range control motor -V48- -2- clockwise to

stop to lock it.

– Install gear rack and cover of headlight range adjuster.

– Turn headlight range adjuster. The reflector must move.

– Check function of headlights.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary

⇒ Maintenance; Booklet 36.1; Descriptions of work

Specified torques

♦ ⇒ o1.2.5 verview - gas discharge headlight”, page 103

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