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Repair Procedures

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  1. Remove the headlamp assembly. (Refer to Lighting System - "HEADLAMPS ")
  2. Remove the ballast (A) by loosening the screws.
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    NOTE: Applying with excessive torque to loosen the screw, extra wear may occur on the housing screw boss.
  3. Disconnect the main connector (A) and HID cable (B) from the ballast.
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  4. Remove the dust cover (A) by rotating it in the direction of counterclockwise.
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  5. Disconnect the bulb connector (A).
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  6. Remove the bulb clip (A) by pushing it in the direction of arrow.
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  7. Install the bulb (A) into the new headlamp sub assembly after removing it.
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    NOTE:
    • Be careful not to scratch the glass part of the bulb when removing or installing it.
    • If the scratch occurred on the bulb, replace it with a new one.
  8. Install the bulb clip (A).
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    NOTE: Incompletion of bulb clip installation, unstable lighting may occur during the driving.
  9. Connect the bulb connector (A).
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    NOTE: Bad lighting may occur due to poor connection of connector.
  10. Install the dust cover (A) by rotating it in the direction of clockwise.
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    NOTE: Poor watertight may occur due to poor installing of dust cover.
  11. Connect the main connector (A) and HID cable (B) from the ballast.
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    NOTE: Check the connection state of hooks after connecting the connector and cable.
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  12. Install the ballast (A) by tightening the screws.
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    NOTE:
    • Applying with excessive torque to tighten the screw, extra wear may occur on the housing screw boss.
    • If excessive wear occurred on the housing screw boss, poor watertight may occur due to poor ballast installing.
  13. Install the headlamp assembly. (Refer to Lighting System - "HEADLAMPS ")
  14. Perform the headlamp aiming procedure. (Refer to Lighting System - "HEADLAMPS ")
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