Lotus Elise Service Notes page 560

Headlamp Cluster Bulb Replacement
Each headlamp cluster contains a centrally mounted dip beam headlamp/side marker lamp unit, a top
mounted turn indicator lamp, and an unlit lens at the bottom comer. For access to the headlamp cluster bulbs,
an access panel is provided in the topshell above the front suspension, secured by three socket head fasten-
ers.
Dip Beam Bulb: Remove the protective cover from the back of the lamp and pull off the spade connector from
the bulb. Unhook the two arms of the spring clip and withdraw the bulb.
Note: Do not touch the halogen bulb glass envelope with the fingers, as the greasy deposit left behind will
greatly reduce bulb life. Use a paper tissue to handle the bulb. Fit the new bulb into the lamp with the indexing
feature defining the orientation, and retain with the spring clip. Connect the blue and yellow cable to the bulb
terminal, refit the protective cover and retain the cover with the wire spring.
Note that the protective cover must also be removed for access to the headlamp alignment adjusters.
Side Marker Lamp Bulb: Remove the protective cover from the back of the headlamp, and pull the bulb holder
downwards and out from its housing. Remove the bayonet bulb from its holder.
Turn Indicator: Twist the bulb holder counterclockwise and withdraw from the lamp body. Replace the bayonet
fitting bulb in the holder, and twist the holder back into the lamp with the 'TOP' mark uppermost.
Battery Charger-
For easy connection of a battery management charger (U.K. A340M6012F; Europe A340M6015F), ajack
plug socket is provided ahead of the gear lever.
Battery Removal
Note that the body topshell must be removed to allow the battery to be withdrawn.
Turn indicator
lamp bulb
Cover spring
clip
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Headlamp clip
bulb
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