Left HID Headlamp Ballast -J426- AND Right HID Headlamp Ballast -J427-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING

WARNING:

Danger to life due to high voltage.

Usage and safety information for gas discharge headlamps, refer to HID HEADLAMP USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS . .

Removal

-- Turn off the ignition and remove the key.

-- Turn the headlamp switch to "0".

-- Remove the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the screws -arrows- and remove the ballast -4- from headlamp housing.

-- Disconnect the adapter wire -2- and the connector -3- on the ballast.

-- Remove the ballast.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Adapter Wire -2- And Connector -3- On Ballast

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Installation

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Check the seal -1- between the ballast and headlamp housing for damage.

-- Install the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .