63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight

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.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

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

Remove headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Left Headlight

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Installation:

• Adjust gap dimensions.
• Adjust headlights, refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS  .