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Removing and installing output module for headlight -J667-/-J668-

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WARNING

Risk of death due to high voltage! Risk of injury and environmental pollution!

Observe operation and safety notes for gas discharge bulbs → Chapter.

It is essential that the battery earth cable is disconnected before any work on parts of the gas discharge headlight is performed. The parts are marked with a yellow high voltage symbol.
Note Output module for left headlight -J667- and output module for right headlight -J668- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights with cornering light. Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in the same way.

Removing

  • Remove headlight → Chapter.
  • Remove bolts -2-.
  • Pull output module for left headlight -J667--1- off headlight.
  • Press release button -4-.
  • Disconnect electrical connector -3-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution Make sure seal is correctly seated when installing the gas discharge bulb control unit. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.
  • Check seal between control unit and headlight for damage.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - headlight“
Removing and installing output module for headlight -J667-/-J668-

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