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Remove/install bulbs of headlamp unit - AR82.10-P-1201TM

MODEL 211.0/2/6 as of 1.6.06 with CODE (614) Bi-xenon headlamp unit with CODE (615) Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination 

Low beam bulb 

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Unit Bulb Components
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Shown on the removed left front lamp unit 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage levels present at xenon headlamps.
Risk of explosion/risk of fire  due to highly flammable materials in the area of damaged xenon bulbs
Risk of injury  from UV light, hot components at xenon headlamps and glass splinters when xenon bulbs crack
Risk of poisoning  from inhaling mercury vapors and from swallowing/skin contact with poisonous salts and mercury compounds
Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants  (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on xenon headlamps. Switch off entire lighting system. Wear insulating safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Ensure the work area is adequately ventilated. AS82.10-Z-0001-01A
1 Rotate cover (1) of left front lamp unit (E1) or right front lamp unit (E2) counterclockwise and remove IMPORTANTInstallation:  Ensure cover (1) is correctly seated.  
2 Disconnect electrical connector (2) from xenon headlamp ignition module (E1n2, E2n2)    
3 Rotate xenon headlamp ignition module (E1n2, E2n2) counterclockwise and carefully pull out together with left low beam (E1e2) or right low beam (E2e2) NOTES Do not touch the left low beam (E1e2) or right low beam (E2e2) glass bulb with bare fingers. Handle using a soft, clean cloth instead. Otherwise the left low beam (E1e2) or right low beam (E2e2) may become soiled, which in turn may cause malfunctions later on.
IMPORTANT The left low beam (E1e2) or right low beam (E2e2) and the xenon headlamp ignition module (E1n2, E2n2) form a single unit and can only be replaced together.
 
4 Install in the reverse order