New Beetle L4-1.8L Turbo (BNU) (2005)
Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp, Replacing Bulbs
Headlights With High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp, Replacing Bulbs
HID lamp bulb, removing
WARNING:
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HIGH VOLTAGE
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Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp.
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system marked with the yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE!"symbol.
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After disconnecting battery, briefly turn headlights on and off in order discharge any residual voltage.
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Internal pressure of HID glass bulb may exceed 10 bar.
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The physical and mechanical properties of HID bulbs are very sensitive. Always wear safety glasses when removing and installing HID
bulb.
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Remove applicable headlight housing.
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Remove screw -1- and open sealing cap by releasing retaining clip -2-.
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Disengage sealing cap from mounting -3-.
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Release connector -1-, by turning 90 degree to the left -arrow- and pull off.
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Turn gas discharge bulb retaining ring -2- to the left and remove bulb.
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Carefully remove HID bulb.
HID lamp bulb, installing
CAUTION: Do not touch glass portion of bulb with bare hands. Even the smallest amount of moisture and/or contaminants from fingers that
evaporates on the bulb during operation can cause the glass to cloud over.
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Insert new bulb, making sure that the bulb mounting aligns with the locating lugs in the housing.