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Headlamp Control Module: Service and Repair



High Intensity Gas Discharge (HID) Lamp Control Module J343 / J344, Removing And Installing - Through 10.04

CAUTION:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.

Removing
- Remove headlamp.







- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove control module -1- from housing cover for headlamp housing.







- Disconnect electrical connections -1- and - 2 -.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check gasket between control module for HID headlamp bulb and headlamp housing.
- Install headlamp.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps.

Tightening torque

Component - fastener Nm
Control module to headlamp - screw 1