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MINOR REPAIRS:

Page 32 Fig. 46
Fig. 46-"SEIMA" unit
1 - Securing screw
2 - Plastic lug
3 - Location of connectors
4 - Securing buckles 5 - Positioning peg
Page 32 Fig. 47
Fig. 47 - "CIBIE" unit
1 - Screw location
7 - Lugs
8 - White plastic buttons
Page 32 Fig. 48
Fig. 48 - "CIBIE" unit
2 - Connector
3-4 - Holding springs
5 - Bulb flange
6 - Positioning peg
Main/dipped beam bubls 12V-45/40W
"SEIMA" unit Fig. 46
  • Removing the headlamp unit
    - Remove "Philips" srew (1) securing the top of the headlamp unit.
    - A white plastic lug (2) is located underneath the reflector. Push it up as far as possible ant tilt the unit upwards to remove it completely.
  • Replacing the bulb
    - Disconnect black plastic connector bearing the supply leads (location of connector in "3").
    - Simultaneously press the two lower buckles (4) of the spring securing the metallic flange of the bulb to free it.
    - Remove defective bulb from reflector.
    - The new bulb should be replaced by placing positioning peg (5) opposite the housing provided for this purpose.
    - Replace the securing spring by bringing the two lower buckles towards one another until they lock.
    - Refit the supply connector.
  • Fitting the headlamp unit
    - Introduce the headlamp unit right into the housing.
    - Press the white plastic tab at the bottom of the reflector and push it in until it locks.
    - Re-tighten the "Philips" screw at the top of the housing.
"CIBIE" unit Fig. 47 and 48
  • Removing the headlamp: Unscrew screw (1) and tilt the headlamp unit forward.
  • Replacing the bulb
    - Disconnect plastic connector (2) bearing the supply leads.
    - Swing springs (3 and 4) which hold bulb flange (5) by 9090°
    - Change the faulty bulb and fit the flange by placing the positioning peg opposite housing (6) provided for this purpose.
    - Clip springs (3) and (4) over, and reconnect the connector (2).
  • Fitting the headlamp
    Position lugs (7) opposite white plastic buttons (8). Pivot the unit and screw into the housing.
  • We recommend that you have your headlamp beam setting checked by a specialist every time a bulb is changed.

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