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63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 10/2003)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

N62 only: 

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Cover Caps
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NOTE: Make sure cover caps (3) and (4) are firmly seated.

Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover
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Installation: 

Make sure seal of cover (2) is correctly seated.

Disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Unit
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Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow and remove.