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HID Lamp bulbs, eplacing

CAUTION:
  • Switch off all electrical consumers.
  • Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
NOTE:
  • Left HID Lamp is illustrated.

Removing: 

Fig 1: Headlight Cover Cap
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Fig 2: HID Lamp Igniter Unit N195 Connector
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NOTE:
  • The connector is automatically ejected when the HID Lamp Igniter Unit N195 is removed.
Fig 3: HID Lamp Igniter Unit N195
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CAUTION:
  • The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very sensitive. Internal pressure of HID glass bulb may exceed 100 bar (in operation). Bulb temperature may exceed 700 degrees Celsius.
  • Danger of explosion and burning.
  • Always wear safety glasses and gloves when removing and installing HID bulb.
Fig 4: Rotating Lamp Locking Device And Remove Lamp Locking Device
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Fig 5: Gas-Discharge Lamp
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Installing: 

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

CAUTION:
  • Do not touch glass portion of HID bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.
  • When installing cap, ensure proper seating. Water intrusion will damage headlamp.
CAUTION:
  • HIGH VOLTAGE!
  • Danger of explosion and burning.
  • The control modules for HID lamps must never be operated (headlamps turned on) without an HID lamp.
  • HID bulbs must only be operated (headlamps turned on) when installed in the headlamp housing.
  • Never look directly at an operating HID bulb. The UV emissions of an HID bulb are approximately 2.5 times that of a comparable halogen bulb.
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