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Removing and installing gas discharge lamp (Litronic headlights): Removal

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  1. Switch off the light. Release the headlight housing and pull out forwards slightly.
  2. Disconnect the electrical plug connection of the automatic headlight beam adjustment and remove the headlight housing.
  3. Release and open the cover with control module. Unscrew the electrical plug connection on the gas discharge lamp (bayonet lock).
  4. Rotate lamp fastening anti-clockwise (bayonet lock) and remove together with the gas discharge lamp.
    Fig 1: Removing Gas Discharge Lamp (Litronic Headlight)
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