Technical product information
Topic
Market
area

Headlamp control unit replacement - New Continental GT and New Continental GTC
Australia E04 Bentley rest Asia and Australia (6E04),China 796 VW Import Comp. Ltd (Vico), Beijing (6796),Germany E02 Bentley
rest Europe (6E02),Japan E03 Bentley Japan (6E03),Korea, (South) E08 Bentley South Korea (6E08),United Arab Emirates E06
Bentley Middle East and Africa (6E06),United Kingdom E01 Bentley UK (6E01),United States E05 Bentley USA and rest America
(6E05)
Bentley

Brand
Transaction
2071050/1
No.
Level
EH
Status
Approval
Release
date
New customer code

Object of complaint
electrical power, electric system, data transfer -> power supply
lighting system, signalling -> exterior illumination -> main lights
lighting system, signalling -> exterior illumination -> main lights

Complaint type
Position
functionality
functionality -> partially without function > not specified <
functionality -> uneven
> not specified <

Vehicle data
New Continental GT and New Continental GTC
Sales types
Type
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S3*
3S4*
3S4*
3S4*
3S4*
3S4*

MY
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023

Brand Designation Engine code Gearbox code Final drive code
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
*
E
*
*
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E
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E
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Documents
Document name
master.xml

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Technical product information
Headlamp control unit replacement - New Continental GT and New Continental GTC

Transaction No.: 2071050/1

Customer statement / workshop findings
Customer Complaint:
Headlamp low beam/high beam malfunction
Or
Headlamp - Daytime running light (DRL), position light or direction indicator malfunction
Workshop finding:
Headlamp assembly diagnosed as faulty

Technical background
WARNING
Vehicles using a High voltage system MUST only be worked on by suitably qualified personnel

It is not possible to determine between internal lamp defects and control unit failures therefore this TPI is to advise the
replacement of the headlamp control unit(s) in the first instance
The complete headlamp assembly should only be replaced if replacement of the control unit(s) was not successful
Depending on the symptom the following should be conducted:
•

Head lamp low beam or high beam malfunction - Refer to Scenario 1 - Replace the headlamp rear control unit

•

Head lamp (DRL), position light or direction indicator malfunction - Refer to Scenario 2 - Replace the headlamp side
control unit

•

Should both issues be evident please conduct the instructions as detailed in Scenarios 1 and 2

NOTICE
Please ensure that all VIN and symptom related TPI’s are conducted before continuing with the instructions in the Measure section particularly
TPI 2054599/-

Production change
Not applicable

Measure
Scenario 1 - Headlamp rear control unit replacement
NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please ensure that photographs showing the issues found whilst conducting this TPI are attached to a new or existing
DISS query as detailed below:
•

Photographs showing the actual failure mode

•

Photographs after the repair has been successfully completed

•

Failure to provide the required information could result in warranty claims being cancelled

Hint: In the event the issue was still evident after the control unit was replaced and a new headlamp assembly was required
to resolve the issue, a photograph of the failure mode after the control unit was initially replaced is also required
CAUTION
Have the checks within TPI 2054599/- been conducted?
Yes - Carry out the remaining instructions from step 1
No - Conduct TPI 2054599/1) Referring to Rep.Gr 94 - Remove the applicable headlamp
2) Replace the rear headlamp control unit as follows:

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•

Referring to Figure 1 - Using an external torx socket - Remove (x3) fixings (1.5) Nm and carefully extract the control unit (1) to gain access
to the harness connector (2)

Figure 1
•

Referring to Figure 2 - Press the catch (1) in the direction of the arrow, at the same time rotate the harness plug retainer (2) outwards as
shown to allow the harness plug to be disconnected

Figure 2
•

Referring to Figure 3 - Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, pay attention to the seal (1) ensuring there is NO damage

•

Ensure the seal is seated correctly as shown

Figure 3
•

Referring to Figure 4 - Connect the harness connector (1) and fully close the retainer (2) when correct retention of the harness connector
is achieved, an audible click will be heard

Figure 4
•

Referring to Figure 5 - Insert the new control unit (1) into the headlamp assembly aperture (highlighted) - Take care not to dislodge the
control unit seal (2)

Figure 5
•

Referring to Figure 6 - Press the control unit into the headlamp assembly evenly, then insert the three fixings -arrows- using the external
torx socket - Torque tighten to (1.5) Nm - Connect the headlamp assembly connector

Figure 6
•

Apply a yellow paint line as shown in Figure 7

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Figure 7
3) Run the headlamp replace test with the diagnostic tester as detailed within the guided functions test
•

Check the operation of the headlamp

•

Does the headlamp operate to specification?

YES:
•

Referring to Rep.Gr 94 - Refit the headlamp

•

Where applicable calibrate the matrix headlamps

NO:
•

In the event the issue is not resolved the operative must replace the complete headlamp assembly as detailed within Rep.Gr 94

Scenario 2 - DRL control unit replacement
CAUTION
Have the checks within TPI 2054599/- been conducted?
Yes - Carry out the remaining instructions from step 1
No - Conduct TPI 2054599/1) Referring to Rep.Gr 94 - Remove the applicable headlamp
2) Replace the side headlamp control unit as follows:
•

Referring to Figure 8 - Using an external torx socket - Remove the three fixings (1.5) Nm - Carefully extract the side control unit (1)

Figure 8
•

Referring to Figure 9 - Carefully withdraw the control unit (1) away from the harness connector (2)

Hint: The harness connector (2) is secured to the headlamp assembly - NOT the control unit (1)

Figure 9
•

Referring to Figure 10 - Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, pay attention to the seal (1) ensuring there is NO damage

•

Ensure the seal is seated correctly as shown

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Figure 10
•

Referring to Figure 11 - Carefully insert the control unit (1) back into the headlamp assembly, ensuring that it is fitted evenly into the
harness connector (2)

Figure 11
•

Referring to Figure 12 - Press the control unit into the headlamp assembly evenly, then insert the fixings -arrows- using the External torx
socket - Torque tighten to (1.5) Nm - Connect the headlamp assembly connector

Figure 12
•

Apply a yellow paint completion line as shown in Figure 13

Figure 13
3) Run the headlamp replace test with the diagnostic tester in the guided functions test
•

Check the operation of the headlamp

•

Does the headlamp operate to specification?

YES:
•

Referring to Rep.Gr 94 - Refit the headlamp

•

Where applicable calibrate the matrix headlamps

NO:
•

In the event the issue is not resolved the operative must replace the complete headlamp assembly as detailed within Rep.Gr 94

Warranty accounting instructions
NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please ensure that photographs showing the issues found whilst conducting this TPI are attached to a new or existing
DISS query as below.
•

Photographs showing the actual failure mode

•

Photographs after the repair has been successfully completed

•

Failure to provide the required information could result in warranty claims being cancelled

INTERNAL

Hint: In the event the issue was still evident after the control unit was replaced and a new headlamp assembly was required
to resolve the issue, a photograph of the failure mode after the control unit was initially replaced is also required
Warranty type
110 or 910
Damage service number 94 18 - Control unit
Damage service number 94 15 - Headlamp assembly
Damage code
00 40
Time to replace the headlamp rear control unit (headlamp removed) and test the functionality of the headlamp
Labour operation code 94 10 19 50
Time
10 TU
Time to replace the side control unit (headlamp removed) and test the functionality of the headlamp
Labour operation code 94 10 19 53
Time
10 TU
Time to remove and refit the headlamp
Labour operation code
94 15 19 00
Time
260 TU
Time to align both headlamps
Labour operation code
94 15 16 00
Time
20 Time units
Diagnosis time
Labour operation code
01 50 00 00
Time
As per ODIS log Must not exceed 20 Time units

Parts information
Rear control unit - 7PP 941 592 (x1)
Side control unit - 80A 907 397D (x1)

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