Parking/side marker light bulb, replacing

CAUTION:

Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:

Switch off all electrical consumers.
Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.

Removing

Ensure light switch is in -O- position.

Left headlight:

Fig 1: Removing Cover Above Battery

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Remove cover -arrows-.

Right headlight:

Fig 2: Removing Screw And Coolant Expansion Tank Cover

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Remove screw -1- and remove cover over expansion tank -arrow-.

Both sides (continued):

Remove housing cover from headlight.

Fig 3: Disengaging Spring Clip And Removing Bulb Holder From Housing

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Disengage spring clip -2- and remove bulb holder -1- from housing.

Fig 4: Headlight Bulb And Parking Light Bulb

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Remove bulb -2- from holder.

NOTE: Do not disturb high beam bulb -1-.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION:

Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.

Insert new bulb in holder.
Secure bulb holder with spring clip.
Close housing cover.