63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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:

Remove front left wheel arch cover . See 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Adaptive Headlight From Headlight

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Installation:

Fit drive for adaptive headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Pin Housing And Adaptive Headlight

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