63 12 015 Removing and Installing or Replacing Left Headlight (Adaptive Headlight)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). See 63 99 ... Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front wheel arch cover front section. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
N62 left side only:
Release engine oil cooler.

Release bolts (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Unclip wiring harness (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness And Bolts

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Release bolts (1).

Press side panel (2) outwards slightly and feed out headlight towards rear.

Fig 2: Pressing Side Panel

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Installation:

Adjust. See 41 0 000 PUNCH NUMBERS/LETTERS/SPECIAL CHARACTERS headlight to body by way of knurled screws (1)
If necessary, remove headlight to improve access to knurled screws (1)
Adjust headlight. See 63 10 004 Adjusting Headlights

Fig 3: Identifying Knurled Screws
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Replacement:

Remove ignition unit with bulb for xenon headlight. See 63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (With Xenon Bulb)
Remove control unit for xenon headlights. See 63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight
Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight. See 63 12 895 Replacing Drive/Electronics Box For Left Adaptive Headlight
If necessary, remove bulbs. See 63 99 076 Replacing Bulb For Left (or Right) Xenon Headlight (with Ignition Unit) & 63 99 273 Replacing Bulb for Left (Or Right) Front Turn Indicator