63 12 010 Removing and installing left headlight (xenon headlight)

WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.

Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Up to 10/2003: Remove trim from left headlight housing, refer to 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING TRIM FROM LEFT HEADLIGHT HOUSING .
From 10/2003:
Remove front bumper trim.

Up to 10/2003:

Cover bumper in area of headlight (3).

Release screws (2) on top and rear sides of headlight (3).

Remove headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Headlight Assembly (Models Up to 10/2003)

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Disconnect plug connections (1).

Release screw (2) and remove retaining bracket for xenon control unit.

Remove headlamp (3).

Fig 2: Removing Headlamp Bulb (Models Up to 10/2003)

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From 10/2003:

Release screws (1).

Unlock and disconnect plug connection (2) and if necessary further plug connections.

Remove headlamp (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Headlight Assembly (Models From 10/2003)

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Installation: