Adapter cable for HID headlamp bulb control module, 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: Removing Screws And Retaining Clip

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Remove screws - 1 - and - 2 -.
Release retaining clip - 3 - in direction of - arrow - and detach housing cover from headlamp housing.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Control Module

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Remove screws - arrows -.
Remove control module - 1 - from housing cover for headlamp housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Electrical Connections

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Disconnect electrical connection - 1 -.

NOTE:

Disregard - 2 -.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connection, Wiring, Adapter Cable, Retainer, And Housing Cover

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Disconnect electrical connection - 4 - at HID headlamp bulb.
Remove wiring - 1 - and adapter cable - 3 - from retainer - 2 -.
Guide adapter cable out of housing cover - 5 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Insert adapter cable and electrical wiring in retainer.
Check gasket between control module for gas discharge lamp and headlamp housing.
Install headlamp Installing .
Reconnect battery. Required steps Reconnecting .

Tightening torque

Component - fastener	Nm
Control module to headlamp - screw	1