Changing bulbs, Headlamp bulb for high beam – Saab 2000 9-5 User Manual

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Car care and technical information

Changing bulbs

Check that the new bulb is working when finished.
Some bulbs are of the ”Long-Life” type. Make sure the same type is
fitted when changing one of these.
Headlamp aiming, see page 214.

Headlamp bulb for high beam

1 Unscrew the cover from the back of the lamp unit.
2 Unplug the connector.
3 To remove the spring clip, push it in and then move it to the right.
4 Remove the bulb.
5 Without touching the glass with your fingers, insert the new bulb.
6 Line up the bulb with the guide in the reflector and secure it with

the spring clip.

7 Plug in the connector.
8 Screw on the cover.

WARNING

Before changing a bulb in the engine bay, switch off the engine to
avoid danger of fingers and hands being injured by moving parts.

The radiator fan can start up even when the engine is switched off.

NOTE

• Do not fit bulbs with a higher rating than 55 W.

• Switch off the ignition before changing a bulb, to avoid possible

short-circuiting.

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