Left/Right HID Headlamp Bulb -L13- / -L14-

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CAUTION:

Observe the safety precautions for the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb, refer to HID/XENON HEADLAMP USAGE AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

Removal

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Bolts

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-- Remove the cap -2- from the headlamp -1-.

-- Push the springs -arrows- together and remove the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb -1- toward the rear and out of the headlamp -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying HID/Xenon Headlamp Bulb

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-- Disconnect the connector -3- from the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb -1-.

WARNING:

There are pressures from 7 bar (cold) to 100 bar (hot) in the glass portion of the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb. Temperatures up to 700° C (1292° F) are reached on the hot glass bulb.
The glass can explode and there is a danger of burning.
When removing and Installation HID/Xenon headlamp bulb, always wear safety glasses and gloves.

Installation

CAUTION:

Do not touch the glass of the bulb during installation. Fingers will leave traces of grease on the glass which, when the light is switched on, will evaporate and cloud the glass.
The glass of the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb must not be exposed to any mechanical strain. Glass cone is extremely sensitive and is also under high-pressure.
Avoid looking directly into the light beam, since the UV rays given off by the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb are approximately 2.5 times stronger than those of a halogen bulb.
During installation, ensure proper seating of the cap. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Connect the connector -3- to the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying HID/Xenon Headlamp Bulb

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-- Push the springs -arrows- together and carefully insert the HID/Xenon headlamp bulb -1- into the bulb socket.

-- Let the spring lock into place.

-- Install the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP .

-- Check headlamp for functions.

-- Perform basic setting of headlamps, refer to HEADLAMP, PERFORMING BASIC SETTING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to HID/XENON HEADLAMPS OVERVIEW .