63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Up To 10/2003:
Remove trim from left headlight housing. Refer to 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FINISHER ON LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOUSING .
From 10/2003:
Remove front bumper trim. Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 10/03) .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect. Release screws (2) on top and rear sides of headlight (3). Remove headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Headlight Retaining Screws

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Installation:

Adjust gap dimensions.
Adjust headlights. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .