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Installing Gas-Discharge Control Unit

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  1. Insert control unit into the bracket until it engages securely.
    Fig 1: Inserting Control Unit
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  2. Screw in the fastening screws -5-  for securing the control unit in the bracket.
    Fig 2: Identifying Fastening Screws
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  3. Push on electric connector -4-  for the gas-discharge control unit until the connector engages securely.
    Fig 3: Connecting Electric Plug
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  4. Press cable for gas-discharge headlight into the terminal -3-  .
  5. Connect electric connector -2-  and turn it clockwise as far as it will go (bayonet lock).
  6. Fig 4: Pressing In Cable For Gas-Discharge Headlight
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  7. Position control unit bracket and secure with the three fastening screws -1-  .
    Fig 5: Identifying Fastening Screws
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  1. Push on electric connector -4-  for the gas-discharge control unit until the connector engages securely.
    Fig 1: Connecting Electric Plug
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  2. Insert the control unit into the lid of the headlight and secure with the fastening screw -3-  .
    Fig 2: Screwing In Fastening Screw For Control Unit
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  3. Press the gas-discharge headlight cable into the terminal in the lid.
    Fig 3: Pressing In Gas-Discharge Headlight Cable
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  4. Slide on the coil and screw in the fastening screws for the coil -2-  and cable holder -1-  .
    Fig 4: Sliding On Coil And Screwing In Fastening Screws
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