Passat Sedan 4Motion W8-4.0L (BDP) (2002)
Headlamp Bulb: Service and Repair
Vehicles With HID Headlights
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 battery Ground (GND) strap prior to servicing any parts of the HID lamp 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
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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Remove headlight housing.
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Remove three screws -arrow- and remove large cover cap -1-.
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Turn connector coupling -1- counterclockwise 90° and pull off.
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Carefully remove HID bulb.
Installing