Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Aston Martin
01 00 Introduction02 01 Body system03 02 Frame and mounting04 03 Engine05 04 Suspension06 05 Driveline07 06 Brake system08 07 Transmission09 08 Clutch10 09 Exhaust11 10 Fuel12 11 Steering13 12 Climate control14 13 Information, gauge and warning15 14 Power supply16 15 Vehicle entertainment17 16 Vacuum distribution18 17 Lighting19 18 Electric distribution and electronic control20 19 Electronic features21 20 Appendix and glossary
Aston Martin DB9 Factory Workshop Manual (Issue 2, 2005)18 · 17 Lighting
18 · Electrical

Bulb Renewal

Make
Aston Martin
Model
DB9 Factory Workshop Manual
Year
Issue 2, 2005
Section
Front Lights › Bulb Renewal
17 LightingBulb Renewal
  1. Locate the conversion switch and move up / down until a positive ‘click’ is heard.
LH Headlamp Unit showing internal bulb assembly with white arrow pointing to connection point
RH Headlamp Unit
Light Adjustment Switch, UK Spec showing circular adjustment mechanism with white arrow pointing to the switch
Internal view of headlamp unit showing wiring harness and adjustment motor with circle highlighting the motor
  1. Install the dipped beam bulb unit. Connect wiring harness plug.
  2. Install both rubber covers.
  3. Install the access panel in the road wheel arch liner.
  4. Connect the vehicle battery.

Bulb Renewal

RH Headlamp diagram showing Main Beam and Dipped Beam locations with blue caps

Gain access to the headlight unit by first removing the access panel in the road wheel arch liner.

Dipped Beam

Repair Operation Time (ROT)
ItemCode
Dipped Beam RenewLH   17.01.CB
RH   17.01.DB

HID Bulb Disposal
Always dispose of HID bulbs in a responsible manner.
Follow your local authorised standards for disposal.

The following precautions must be observed when handling HID bulbs. Failure to comply may result in exposure to ultra violet rays, severe electric shock, burns or risk of explosion.

Warning
HID bulbs start-up voltage can be as much as 1000v. Ensure power to HID bulbs has been disconnected before attempting to service them. Failure to do this may result in a severe injury or death.

Warning
HID bulbs get hot during operation. Allow at least 15 minutes for headlamp assemblies to cool before attempting to service them. Failure to do this may result in burns to skin or clothing.

Warning
Never switch on lamps or test bulbs with the lamp holder detached from headlamp.

Warning
Eye and hand protection must be worn.

  1. Disconnect the vehicle battery.
  2. Remove the rubber cover.

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