63 12 001 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (Up To 03/2005)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM

N62 only:

Remove left design cover

Unlock and disconnect all plug connections (1) on headlight (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connections & Headlight

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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 adjust headlight to fit. See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS

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

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight & Screws

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Remove headlight (1) towards front.

Fig 3: Removing Headlight

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) . See 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs . See 63 99 076 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT XENON LIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , 63 99 077 REPLACING RIGHT LAMP FOR XENON LIGHT and 63 99 273 REPLACING BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT .

Installation:

Adjust headlight . See 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS