High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344 - from approx. 09.01, removing and installing

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CAUTION:

HIGH VOLTAGE!
Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.

Removing

Remove headlamp → Headlamps, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Releasing Retaining Clip And Detaching Housing Cover For Low Beam From Headlamp Housing

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Release retaining clip - arrow - and detach housing cover for low beam from headlamp housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip, HID Headlamp Bulb, And Electrical Connection

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Release retaining clip - 2 - and remove HID headlamp bulb - 3 - from housing.
Disconnect electrical connection - 1 -.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Module Screws

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove control module from headlamp housing.
Disconnect electrical connections.
Remove adapter lead for HID headlamp bulb.

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 HID headlamp bulb in housing.

NOTE:

Heed installation position: lug at top of bulb holder must engage in recess of HID headlamp bulb.
Secure HID headlamp bulb with retaining clip.
Secure housing cover with retaining clip.
Install headlamp Installing .