High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344 - through 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: Locating Connector And Retaining Clip

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Remove connector - 1 - at HID headlamp bulb by turning counter-clockwise.

NOTE:

Leave retaining clip - arrows - for HID headlamp bulb in position.

Fig 3: Identifying Control Module Screws

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove control module from headlamp housing.
Connector at HID headlamp bulb can then be passed through headlamp housing.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Secure housing cover with retaining clip.
Install headlamp Installing .