Xenon and headlight bulb replacement

Xenon and headlight bulb replacement

Light sources in vehicles are subject to natural aging. If they are also subjected to sub-optimal operating conditions, they will fail prematurely. While it is easy to change the light sources on many vehicles, for some vehicle models this work is more complex. This page provides you with useful information on how to deal with the challenge of replacing light sources.

The following technical information and practical tips have been compiled by HELLA in order to provide professional support to vehicle workshops in their day-to-day work. The information provided on this website is intended for suitably qualified personnel only.

Changing bulbs

Changing bulbs

Dealing with the challenge of replacing light sources

Today's cars are becoming increasingly complex. More and more components need to be integrated into the vehicle, and in extreme cases this can often mean that there is no space between the components in the engine compartment.

This problem becomes particularly noticeable if you need to replace a light source in the headlamp . It could well take you some time to finally locate the headlamp cover, and even when you do, you often need to undo numerous screws to access the headlamp.

On some vehicles, this process is incredibly time-consuming as the entire headlamp first needs to be removed in order to access the light source. You'll likely also find yourself dealing with potential injuries from sharp edges and burrs. The manual for replacing bulbs helps you to successfully master these challenges.

Instructions for headlight replacement

This manual lists the vehicles that involve more complex work. The manual comes with clear work steps and detailed photos to make it easier and more efficient to replace light sources. It makes replacing light sources child's play!

Vehicles with combustion engines	Electric and hybrid vehicles
Audi A1	Renault Zoe electric vehicles (year of construction from 2012)
Audi A3 2.0 TDI PD (Year of construction from 2003)	Toyota Auris Hybrid
Audi A4 1.9 TDI with xenon light	Toyota C-HR Hybrid
Audi A4 (8K5 / 8K2) with bi-xenon headlamps	VW e-up! electric vehicles (year of construction from 2013)
Audi A6 2.4 with xenon light (year of construction commencing from 05.2004)
Audi A6 (4F) 2.4 (year of construction commencing from 05.2004)
BMW 3er (E91, E92) 330d with xenon light
BMW 5er (E60) with xenon light
BMW X3 (E83) 2.0d Diesel
BMW Z4 (E85) 2.2 petrol engine, with xenon light
Citroën C1, Peugeot 107 all engines
Ford B-Max Diesel
Ford Fiesta 1.4i (Year of construction commencing from 11.2001)
Ford Focus II 1.6i (Year of construction commencing from 11.2004)
Ford S-Max
Honda Jazz all engines
Land Rover Range Rover Sport with xenon light
Mercedes-Benz A-Class (W168) all engines
Mini Cooper S petrol engine
Renault Espace IV all engines
Renault Laguna (K74) 2.2 dci with xenon light
Renault Modus all engines
Skoda Octavia 2.0 FSI with bi-xenon headlamps (year of construction commencing from 01.2009)
Skoda Roomster 1.9 TDI with bi-halogen headlamps (year of construction from 2006 to 2010)
Opel Corsa D 1,4 (year of construction from 2007)
Opel Signum / Vectra V6 CDTI with xenon light
Opel Zafira II 1.6i (Year of construction commencing from 07.05.)
VW Beetle 1.9 TDI PD
VW Passat (B5) 1.9 TDI
VW Polo (9N) 1.4 TDI

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