Parking Lamp M1 / M3 - bulb, replacing

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Removing

Turn light switch to position "0".

CAUTION:

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

Fig 1: Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Regulator Valve N80 And Air Duct

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80 - 1 - at air duct.
Remove air duct - 2 -.

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Clip And Detaching Housing Cover

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Release retaining clip - arrow - and detach housing cover for high beam/parking lamp from headlamp housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Bulb, Spring Clips, And Electrical Connection

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Remove high beam headlamp bulb - 1 - from spring clips - arrows -.

NOTE:

Disregard - 2 -.

Fig 4: Pulling Bulb Holder From Housing

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Pull bulb holder - 1 - from housing - arrow -.
Pull bulb out of bulb holder.

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.
When installing housing cover, ensure proper seating. Water intrusion will damage headlamp.

Insert new bulb in bulb holder.
Press parking lamp bulb holder into reflector until felt to engage.
Position high beam headlamp bulb at lower spring clip.
Push high beam headlamp bulb into housing (overcome resistance of upper spring clips).

Close housing cover.
Secure housing cover with retaining clip.