Left/Right Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- / -M31- And Left/Right High Beam Headlamp Bulb -M30- / -M32-

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The Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- /Right Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M31- also contain the Left High Beam Headlamp Bulb -M30- /Right High Beam Headlamp Bulb -M32-.

NOTE:

The illustrations show how to replace the Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29-.

Replacing the Right Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M31- is identical.

Removal

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

-- Remove the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP .

-- Turn the cap -2- on the headlamp -1- in the direction of the -arrow- and remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Cap And Headlamp

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- -3- in the direction of -arrow B-.

Fig 2: Identifying Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb With Wire Clip And Connector

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-- Push the wire clip -2- forward and in the direction of -arrow A-.

-- Unclip the wire clip and remove the Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- -3- from the headlamp.

Bulb: H4 12 V/55 W

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.
During installation, ensure proper seating of the cap. Water getting in the headlamp will cause damage.

-- Insert the Left Low Beam Headlamp Bulb -M29- into the headlamp and lock it with the wire clip.

-- Install the headlamp, refer to HEADLAMP .

-- Check headlamp for functions.

-- Check headlamp adjustment and adjust the headlamps, refer to HEADLAMP, AIMING .