63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for left (or right) high-beam headlight

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WARNING: See 63 99... Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Unclip housing (1) at points (2).

Remove cover (3) from housing (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Housing

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Unclip engine hood lock pull (1) in area (2) and disengage at point (3).

Place housing (4) with associated pulls in working area to one side.

Installation:

Make sure engine hood lock pulls are correctly laid.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Hood Lock

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

Fig 3: Removing Cap

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Unclip bulb (1) by pressing on plug (2).

Remove bulb (1) from headlight (3) slightly, disconnect plug connection and remove bulb.

Installation:

Insert bulb (1) in headlight (3) at bottom at first and then tilt upwards until bulb snaps audibly into place.

Make sure bulb (1) is correctly seated in catches (4).

Note bulb type .

Fig 4: Pressing Plug On Bulb

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