Left HID Headlamp Bulb -L13- /Right HID Headlamp Bulb -L14-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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CAUTION:

Extremely dangerous due to high-voltage.

When the headlamps are switched on, the HID headlamp components marked with the yellow high-voltage symbol are under high voltage. Electric shock may occur if components are contacted.

- Never touch the components marked with the yellow high-voltage symbols when the lighting is switched on.

- When performing procedures, switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment, and place the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

- Do not operate the flashers.

-- Remove the front wheel housing liner front section. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Left Light Control Module -J1018- or Right Light Control Module -J1023-. Refer to Left Light Control Module -J1018- /Right Light Control Module -J1023-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- Remove the housing cover -1- as far as possible.

-- Release the catches -arrows- and pry up the connector -1- from the housing cover -2-.

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-- Remove the housing cover.

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-- Turn the HID headlamp bulb -2- counter-clockwise -arrow- and remove it from the housing.

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.