lightfj Posted August 30, 2006 Posted August 30, 2006 HOw do you disconnect the wiring to the dipped beam Xenon (d2r) high voltage bulb. I am aware of allthe safety angles but how does the connection comee off the back of the bulb.ANy help gratefully received. C5 2.2 hdi exclusive se. Quote
Guest Alex oz Posted October 14, 2008 Posted October 14, 2008 HOw do you disconnect the wiring to the dipped beam Xenon (d2r) high voltage bulb. I am aware of allthe safety angles but how does the connection comee off the back of the bulb.ANy help gratefully received. C5 2.2 hdi exclusive se. Did you or anyone else work this out.... i need to grow eyes in my fingertips to do this job i think.!!! Alex Quote
Stasi Posted October 15, 2008 Posted October 15, 2008 Yes, and have the scars to prove it! Take a look at the new bulb and it will help you see how the connection is made; it's basically a twist bayonet fit, Deal with the passenger side first by disconnecting and removing the cover and battery (follow the corerect procedure which is outlined on a post here) which will be the easier of the two. I am assuming you now have the round cap off the back of the light unit and can see inside the back of the unit. twist the rectangular block anti-clockwise (that's as if you are looking forwards from the cabin) about 1/4 turn and the rectangular plug can be withdrawn. the D2R bulb is retained by a wire clip that you can feel at the top of the bulb, from the FRONT of the car the clips are to the right of centre and push it to the left and it will release and swing down. the bulb can then be withdrawn and replaced, be very careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb and ensure it is seated properly before clipping and reconnecting the plug. Drivers side access is very restricted by hydraulic reservoir and pump, but access is possible by approaching 'sideways' - threading your hand and fore arm adjacent to the radiator, rather than trying to force your hand in the very narrow space between the lamp unit and reservoir, the latter has a seam that seems to have been honed to a flesh-shredding edge by some malevolent French gnomes as I discovered........ Hope this is a help Stasi Did you or anyone else work this out.... i need to grow eyes in my fingertips to do this job i think.!!! Alex Quote
mod Posted April 30, 2010 Posted April 30, 2010 Yes, and have the scars to prove it! Take a look at the new bulb and it will help you see how the connection is made; it's basically a twist bayonet fit, Deal with the passenger side first by disconnecting and removing the cover and battery (follow the corerect procedure which is outlined on a post here) which will be the easier of the two. I am assuming you now have the round cap off the back of the light unit and can see inside the back of the unit. twist the rectangular block anti-clockwise (that's as if you are looking forwards from the cabin) about 1/4 turn and the rectangular plug can be withdrawn. the D2R bulb is retained by a wire clip that you can feel at the top of the bulb, from the FRONT of the car the clips are to the right of centre and push it to the left and it will release and swing down. the bulb can then be withdrawn and replaced, be very careful not to touch the glass part of the bulb and ensure it is seated properly before clipping and reconnecting the plug. Drivers side access is very restricted by hydraulic reservoir and pump, but access is possible by approaching 'sideways' - threading your hand and fore arm adjacent to the radiator, rather than trying to force your hand in the very narrow space between the lamp unit and reservoir, the latter has a seam that seems to have been honed to a flesh-shredding edge by some malevolent French gnomes as I discovered........ Hope this is a help Stasi I'm trying to replace a faulty RH Xenon globe on my 2002 (French factory plate) C5 Exclusive V6. I have the connector block off, but I am unable to locate/feel the clip mentioned above. Stasi, did your car have self-levelling headlights? Mine does, and that may account for my difficulty in finding the clip. You also mentioned "clips" (plural). Is there more than one clip per bulb?. Access is very limited - the 'sideways' method doesn't work on a V6. I'm avoiding removing the battery at this stage. At least the reservoir on mine doesn't have a sharp edge!TIA, Lionel Modra Adelaide, S Aust. Quote
DaveHerns Posted May 2, 2010 Posted May 2, 2010 Probably easier to unbolt the relevant end of the bumper,pull it forward and remove the headlamp Quote
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