63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (Up To 03/2005)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

M54, M67, N73 only:

Remove left intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT (OR RIGHT) INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N73) .

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.

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock catch (1) and remove high beam cover cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: High Beam Cover Cap, Catch And Removal Directions

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Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach. If necessary, grip retaining ring of lamp for xenon light (2) when unscrewing.

Fig 2: Xenon Headlight Ignition Unit, Lamp Retaining Ring And Removal Direction

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

Fig 3: Xenon Headlight Plug Connection And Ignition Unit

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