63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight. See 63 12 015 Removing and Installing or Replacing Left Headlight (Adaptive Headlight)

Release screws (1).

Lift control unit (2) off headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Control Unit

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Remove control unit (2).

Installation:

Make sure sealing sleeve (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Control Unit With Sealing Sleeve

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