Caution: Halogen bulbs for low and high beam are under pressure and may burst when replaced. Therefore, when replacing these bulbs, wear protective gloves and glasses.
Note: Depending on the vehicle model, access to the headlight components may be difficult or impossible. In this case, the headlight must be removed, see the relevant chapter.
Turn off the ignition and turn off the headlight using the switch.
Open the engine compartment hood.
With the ignition off, disconnect the ground (-) wire from the battery.
Attention: Follow the instructions given in the chapter "Removal and installation the battery".
After installation, check the operation of the new incandescent lamp. If necessary, check the headlight adjustment at the service station and, if necessary, adjust the headlights.
1 - headlight housing
2 - low beam incandescent lamp
3 - rubber cover
4 — turn signal lamp bulb
5 — bulb holder for turn signal lamp with holder
6 - rubber cover
7 - High beam bulb
8 — parking light bulb
9 — actuator motor for adjusting the angle of the headlight beam
Low beam
Removal
Remove the outer rubber cover "3" from the rear of the headlight, see figure N94-0637.
Turn the locking ring "1" counterclockwise "arrow" and remove the incandescent lamp from the reflector by the plug "2". Do not pull by the locking ring, as it is connected to the headlight housing.
Disconnect plug "2" from the incandescent lamp.
Installation
Connect the plug to the new incandescent lamp.
Insert the new incandescent lamp so that the protrusion "3" faces upward and is fixed in the recess of the reflector.
Turn clockwise and lock the retaining ring "1".
Install the rubber cover on the back of the headlight.
High beam
Removal
Remove the inner rubber cover "6" from the rear of the headlight, see figure N94-0637.
Disconnect plug "1" from the incandescent lamp.
To unlock, press wire clamp "2" forward and simultaneously inward.
Fold back the wire clamp and remove the incandescent lamp from the reflector.
Installation
Insert the new incandescent lamp so that the retaining tabs fit into the corresponding recesses.
Fold the wire clamp back and hook it in place.
Connect the plug to the new incandescent lamp.
Install the rubber cover on the back of the headlight.
Parking light
Removal
Remove the inner rubber cover "6" from the rear of the headlight, see figure N94-0637.
Remove the socket "3" from the reflector by the plug together with the incandescent lamp, see Figure V-5626.
Remove the incandescent lamp from the socket.
Installation
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Front turn signal light
Removal
Turn holder "3" counterclockwise "arrow" and remove the incandescent lamp together with the socket from the reflector.
Press the incandescent lamp inward, turn it counterclockwise and remove it from the socket.
Installation
Insert a new lamp into the socket, insert the socket together with the lamp into the reflector and turn the holder clockwise until the socket is locked in place.
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