Removing Gas-Discharge Control Unit

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Unscrew the three fastening screws -1- for the control unit holder.

Fig 1: Removing Gas-Discharge Control Unit
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Turn the connector for the gas-discharge headlight anti-clockwise (bayonet lock) and pull it off.

Fig 2: Releasing Gas-Discharge Headlight Connector
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Carefully release and lever out the electric connector -4- on the control unit using a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Releasing Electric Connector Using Screwdriver
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Slide the headlamp unit to one side and pull the high-voltage wire out of the holder.
Unscrew the two fastening screws on the control unit holder and pull the control unit out of the holder.

Fig 4: Disengaging Line On Headlamp Unit

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