Headlamp bulbs and headlamps - removal and refitting

Body electrical systems / Headlamp bulbs and headlamps - removal and refitting

1 To remove a headlamp bulb, first open the bonnet and pull the connector from the rear of the headlamp (see illustration).

4.1 Detaching headlamp bulb connector

2 Prise off the rubber cap.

3 Squeeze the bulb retaining spring clips together and release the clip from the bulb (see illustration).

4.3 Squeeze bulb retaining clips . . .

4 Withdraw the bulb but do not touch its glass with your fingers if it is to be re-used (see illustration).

4.4 . . . and withdraw headlamp bulb

5 To remove the headlamp unit, first remove the radiator grille.

6 With the headlamp bulb removed, release the screws securing the carrier plate to the front panel and withdraw the unit.

7 Refitting is a reversal of removal. Check and, if necessary, adjust headlamp beam alignment.