63 12 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (From 03/2005)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM (For ALPINA see FRONT BUMPER TRIM (BMW ALPINA B7) )
Remove HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE

Unlock plug connection (1) on headlight and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) on headlight (2).

Installation:

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight only.

Pull headlight fully towards front.

Close hood/bonnet and BODY GAP DIMENSIONS headlight to fit.

Open hood/bonnet and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Headlight

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Pull out headlight (1) forwards slightly.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove headlight (1).

Fig 3: Pulling Out Headlight

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IMPORTANT:

Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs . See REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT XENON LIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT SIDELIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , and REPLACING BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT .

Installation:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .