Replacing the halogen bulb in the right-hand low beam (front passenger side):
Work steps:
- Remove the air intake pipe (Fig. 1);
Fig. 1
- Release the fixing clamp (Fig. 2) from the suction hose.
Fig. 2
- Release the air filter housing (Fig. 3) from the holders and then tilt by 90°.
Fig. 3
- Unlock the locking clamp (Fig. 4)
- Remove the headlamp cover cap (Fig. 5)
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
- Remove the connector. (Fig. 6)
Fig. 6
- Remove the bulb, (Fig. 7) note the locking tabs.
Fig. 7
- Insert a new bulb suitable for the recess (Fig. 8) and snap/clip into place (Fig. 7).
- Connect the connector.
- Correctly position the headlamp cover cap and lock the locking clamp.
- Reinstall the air filter housing and the suction hose.
Fig. 8
Replacing the halogen bulb in the left-hand low beam (driver's side):
Work steps:
- Remove the filler tube container for the windshield washer system.
- Remove the cover cap from the headlight housing.
- Unlock the locking clip.
- Remove the wiring harness connector.
- Unlock and remove the bulb as for the right-hand side.
- Insert a new bulb suitable for the recess and clip into place.
- Reassemble in reverse order.
- Perform a functional test.
- Check the headlamp adjustment and correct if necessary.
Fig. 9
Note:
Light sources should always be replaced in pairs — this applies especially for the low beam and high beam.
Hella H7 halogen bulbs
- 8GH 007 157-121
- 8GH 007 157-451
- 8GH 007 157-471
- 8GH 007 157-551
- 8GH 178 560-491
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