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Electrical equipment

Xenon Lamp: Replacement

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IMPORTANT
  • Never switch on a bulb that is not installed in its headlamp (danger to eyes).
  • Xenon bulbs operate at 20000 V on ignition, then at 85 V AC in operation.
  • Wait for the control unit and ballast assemblies to cool down before removal.
  • Always disconnect the battery before any work.

To replace a xenon lamp, it is preferable to remove the headlamp.

REMOVAL

Lampe au xénon : Remplacement
  • Release the retaining clip (1).
  • Remove the sealing cover.
Lampe au xénon : Remplacement
  • Remove the high-voltage box (2) by turning it one eighth of a turn anticlockwise.
  • Unclip the retaining lock securing the lamp.
WARNING

The actuator (3) (stepper motor) cannot be removed from the headlamp.

If the actuator fails, replace the headlamp.

INSTALLATION

  • Hold the lamp by its base (do not touch the bulb with your fingers; if you do, clean the bulb with alcohol and a soft, lint-free cloth).
Lampe au xénon : Remplacement
  • Position:
  • the lamp (the lug must be opposite the headlamp groove),
  • the lamp retaining lock,
  • the high-voltage box,
  • the power supply connector.
Note:
  • Always perform an initialisation of the xenon lamp system (Chapter Xenon Lamps, Xenon Headlamps: Adjustment, page 80C-14) and adjust the headlamps.
  • Use only approved D2S lamps.

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