Headlamp cluster Mk3

[Slow Roll]

My first post. My wife noticed that my dipped beam light was not working! Upon inspection it has been recommended to change the whole cluster. Breaker link came up with one. I have seen video on YouTube describing the technique for removal of the cluster. However he stops short of how to disconnect/reconnect the main multi pin connector which has a hinged white bar mounted over. I am reluctant to deploy brute force is there a hidden clip? Can anyone help? Thanks so much.

[OldTrout]

Edward,

Why not just replace the bulb? If your wife has smaller hands than you she could be a great help.

John

 

[Slow Roll]

Thanks John but there is some thing wrong inside the unit.

[NemesisUK]

What error codes are you getting to suggest something wrong 'inside'?

[Linas.P]

By cluster - do you mean whole headlight? Which would be strange as not much could be wrong with it, apart of physical damage to the lenses. If they are Xenon then the ballast could be bad and require replacement. Note as well that if you have Xenon, then you better of disconnecting Battery when working on headlight, the ballast generates 10000V and that isn't generally the voltage at which humans operate well. 

Anyway - if you looking at replacing whole headlight then entire front of the car has to come out, bumper, grill, mudguards etc. 

It will be easier to advise if you could add some pictures of what you mean.