63 99 160 Replacing Bulb For Front Left (Or Right) Turning Lights

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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.

Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) . Refer to 63 99 ... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

Use suitable tool to release retaining clip (1) and detach cover (2) from headlight (3).

Installation:

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on headlight (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Clip, Headlight & Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn bulb holder (2) counterclockwise and remove from headlight (3).

Installation:

Make sure bulb holder (2) is correctly seated in headlight (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Bulb Holder & Plug Connection

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Pull bulb (1) in direction of arrow out of bulb holder (2).

Installation:

Note type of bulb .

Fig 3: Identifying Bulb & Bulb Holder

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