63 12 010 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Headlight (Xenon Headlight)
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim . Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM and/or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (M TECHNIC AERODYNAMIC KIT) for Coupe. Also, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM and/or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (M TECHNIC AERODYNAMIC KIT) Convertible.
Release screws (1). Tightening torque, see 63 12 4AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Release screw (2). Tightening torque, see 63 12 5AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Installation:
- Observe gap dimensions . Refer to BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (Coupe) and/or BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (Convertible).
- Adjust headlights . Refer to 63 10 004 Adjusting Headlights .
Release screw (1). Tightening torque, see 63 12 2AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Release screw (2). Tightening torque, see 63 12 3AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.
Build date up to 03/2007:
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip wiring harness (2).
Detach wiring harness fasteners (3).
Remove headlight (4) towards front.
Build date after 03/2007:
Disconnect plug connection for headlight and remove headlight towards front.
Replacement:
- Remove headlight holder
- Remove ignition unit with bulb for xenon headlight . Refer to 63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (With Xenon Bulb) (From 03/2007) and/or 63 12 871 Replacing Ignition Unit For Right Xenon Headlight (With Xenon Bulb) (From 03/2007) .
- Remove control unit for xenon headlights . Refer to 63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 03/2007) .
- If necessary, remove bulbs . Refer to 63 99 002 Replacing Halogen Bulb For Left (Or Right) High-Beam Headlight , 63 99 072 Replacing Halogen Bulb For Left (Or Right) Headlight , 63 99 132 Replacing Bulb For Front Left (Or Right) Side Light (After 03/2007) , 63 99 145 Replacing Bulb For Front Left (Or Right) Side Lights (Xenon) (From 03/2007) and 63 99 273 Replacing Bulb For Turn Indicator, Front Left .