Renault Clio: Xenon headlight high voltage unit: Removal - Refitting

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

IMPORTANT

• To prevent eye injuries, do not look at a xenon bulb when lit (lighting voltage of 20,000 V).
• Wait until the " computer-power unit " assemblies have cooled before removing them.
• It is forbidden to switch on a xenon bulb if the bulb is not fitted in the headlight (risk of serious eye injury).

• Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
• Remove the headlight (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Remove the mounting bolts from the high voltage unit.

• Disconnect the connector (1).

Note: Locking the connector is a delicate operation.

• Disconnect the connector with caution (2).
• Remove the high voltage unit.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING PREPARATION OPERATION

WARNING

The seal must be replaced when replacing the high voltage unit.

II - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Connect the connectors.

Note: Check that the connectors are locked correctly.

• Refit the high voltage unit with a new seal.
• Tighten to torque the high voltage unit mounting bolts (12 Nm).

III - FINAL OPERATION

• Refit the headlight (see Xenon headlight: Removal - Refitting).
• Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).

Front lighting computer: Removal - Refitting

DISCHARGE LAMPS

REMOVAL

I - REMOVAL PREPARATION OPERATION

• Disconnect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
• Remove the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).

Note: The computer controls the additional cornering lights and the xenon bulbs (depending on the vehicle equipment level).

II - OPERATION FOR REMOVAL OF PART CONCERNED

• Disconnect the connectors (1).
• Remove:
  • the bolt (2),
  • the computer.

• Remove the nut (3) from the computer mounting.
• Withdraw the mounting.

REFITTING

I - REFITTING OPERATION FOR PART CONCERNED

• Fit the computer support.
• Refit the computer.
• Connect the connectors.

II - FINAL OPERATION.

• Refit the front bumper (see Front bumper: Removal - Refitting) (MR 393, 55A, Exterior protection).
• Connect the battery (see 80A, Battery, Battery: Removal - Refitting, 80A-1).
• If replacing the discharge bulb computer, carry out the necessary operations using the Diagnostic tool (see Fault finding - Replacement of components) (MR 394, 80B, Headlights).

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