Changing The High And Low Beam Bulbs - Ducati 749 2003 Manual

Changing the high and low beam bulbs

Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the
new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified
on page 86, "Electric System", for that lighting device.
Always check for new bulb proper operation before
refitting removed parts.
Figure 67 shows the position of the low beam (LO), high
beam (HI) and parking light (1) bulbs.
Important
E
In the USA version, the position of the high and low
beam bulbs is reversed.
Headlamp
Remove the instrument panel (2) from retainig rubber
elements (see page 55) to give access to the upper bulb.
Rotate the locking ring nut (3) of the upper bulb body
anti-clockwise and extract the burnt-out bulb. Replace
with a bulb of equal rating.
On refitting, rotate the locking ring nut (3) clockwise to
secure the bulb in place.
To gain access to the lower bulb, remove the headlamp
fairing as described in paragraph "Removing the fairings"
on page 53 and unscrew the screws (5) to release the
bottom cover (4) of the headlamp support. Change the
bulb as described for upper bulb removal.
66
1
HI
LO
3
LO
USA
HI
USA
fig. 67
2
fig. 68