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Re: 1997 900 Conv. Headlights Posted by REM in Seattle [Email] (#4) [Profile/Gallery] (more from REM in Seattle) on Tue, 23 Dec 2003 12:50:32 In Reply to: 1997 900 Conv. Headlights, Marc Battreall, Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:59:03 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
There are two lamps inside the headlight housing. A large lamp located directly in the rear of the headlight assembly (under the black plastic twist off cover) is the high/low beam, and the much smaller W5W lamps located more to the side of the headlight assembly are the "city lights' or running lights.
The high beam/low beam lamp is a 60/55 watt type 9003 (or HB2 or H4, all are the same lamp).
Replacing the burned out lamp is easy.
With the engine and headlight off, open the hood. Working from the rear of the headlight:
1) Twist to remove the black plastic headlight lamp cover.
2) Unplug the wires from the back of the headlight lamp.
3) Carefully release the lamp retaining wire bail by pushing in toward the front of the car and then pushing left toward the passanger side of the car (except if UK of course). The wire bail will just hinge out of the way.
4) Lamp will now pull straight out toward back of the car.
5) When installing a new lamp, DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS. If you accidently touch the glass, clean it thoroughly with alcohol. Be sure to seat the three metal tabs in the correct slots. The lamp will only seat properly in one orientation.
6) Relatch the wire bail, reinstall the lamp wiring connector, and reinstall the black plastic cover.
7) Turn on headlights and check that the new lamp lights properly. Using a garage door or similar vertical surface, verify that the headlight aim is correct. If the headlight aim is not correct, then the lamp is not properly orientated or seated. Try again.
It is really very easy once you have practiced one or two times.
Rob Mustard (aka REM in Seattle)
1998 Saab 900SET 5-door; Automatic; 64,000 miles
1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 5-sp; 94,000 miles
1984 Saab 900T 3-door; 5-sp; 242,000 miles RIP
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_______________________________________ REM in Seattle Current: 2013 Volvo XC60 R-Design, Rebel Blue, 3.0L 6-cyl turbo, Automatic 2024 MINI Cooper S Convertible, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 6-speed manual Former: 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero Convertible, Steel Gray metallic, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed 1998 Saab 900SET 5-door, Silver, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, Automatic 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider convertible, Alfa Red, 2.0L 4-cyl, 5-speed 1984 Saab 900T 3-door, Red, 2.0L 4-cyl turbo, 5-speed
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