Replacing headlight bulbs

The dipped and main beam headlights, direction indicators and parking lights are located in the headlight housing. In case of a defective lamp, it is necessary to remove the entire headlight as a set. Before replacing an outdoor lamp, check the relevant circuit and fuse and turn off the appropriate switch. Do not touch the glass bulb of the halogen lamp with your fingers. Contaminants from the hands evaporate and deposit on the reflector, resulting in poor lighting. Wipe the stains that have arisen by negligence with a clean, lint-free cloth or alcohol.



SEQUENCE OF WORK

1. Turn off the light.

2. Open the hood.

3. Lift facing of a radiator up and remove it.



Pic. 15.15. The location of the mounting screws and the direction of removal of the headlight


4. Turn away three bolts and remove a headlight from the forward panel (pic. 15.15).

5. Wring out clamps and disconnect a contact socket.



Pic. 15.16. Directions for pressing the wire clips and removing the cover from the rear of the headlight

6. Squeeze out the two wire clips and remove the cover from the back of the headlight (pic. 15.16).

After replacing the lamp, the installation of the headlight is carried out in the reverse order of removal.

Replacing the low beam headlight bulb

1. Disconnect from a lamp a contact socket.



Pic. 15.17. Replacing the low beam headlight bulb

2. Squeeze the spring clips of the lamp and fold them to the side (pic. 15.17).

3. Remove the bulb from the headlight reflector.


4. Taking the new lamp by the base, install it in such a way that the base fits exactly into the grooves of the reflector.

Replacing the High Beam Bulb

1. Disconnect from a lamp a contact socket.



Pic. 15.18. Replacing the High Beam Bulb

2. Squeeze the spring clips of the lamp and fold them down (pic. 15.18).

3. Remove the bulb from the headlight reflector.

4. Taking the new lamp by the base, install it in such a way that the base fits exactly into the grooves of the reflector.



PRACTICAL ADVICE

Headlight adjustment after every bulb change

Since the position of the reflector may be disturbed when changing the headlight bulb, before changing the bulbs, park the car in front of a dark wall and circle the light stream with chalk. After replacing the lamp, compare the new light output with the previously marked one on the wall. If the headlights are out of adjustment, have them adjusted by a workshop.