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.

Right headlamp

Fig 1: Removing Bolts & Air Duct

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove air ducts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Tab And Detaching Housing Cover For Side Lights From Headlamp Housing

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Both sides, continued:

Release retaining tab - arrow - and detach housing cover for side lights from headlamp housing.

Fig 3: Releasing Two Retainer Tabs And Pulling Bulb Holder Out Of Housing

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Release the two retainer tabs and pull bulb holder - 1 - out of housing - arrow -.
Pull bulb for side lights 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.
Close housing cover.