63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 03/2007)
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WARNING:
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection).
Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
(Coupe) and/or 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
(Convertible).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel arch cover (front section) . Refer to 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) (Coupe) and/or 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) (Convertible).
Release screws (1). Tightening torque, see 63 12 7AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Pull control unit for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow out of control unit adapter (3).