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UN R45 — Headlamp cleaners
Review approval of the cleaning device and of the vehicle fitted with it.
Explore the scopeWhat does it cover?
UN R45 covers approval of headlamp cleaners and of a vehicle type with respect to headlamp cleaning. A manufacturer may use a cleaner previously approved as a component, but that prior approval is not required for the vehicle assessment. The application must therefore state whether it concerns the device or the vehicle.
Who is it for?
Headlamp-cleaner makers and vehicle-lighting integration teams.
Which subjects are addressed?
- Headlamp-cleaner approval
- Vehicle type approval
- Prior component approval
- Application scope
Common question
Must the cleaner be approved separately before vehicle assessment?
No. The text permits a previously approved component but does not require that prior approval.
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