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63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (With Xenon Bulb)

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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.
IMPORTANT: Ignition unit and xenon bulb are viewed as a single component and must not be separated!

Unlock retaining tab (1) and remove cover (2) from headlight.

Installation: 

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

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Headlight
G04792506Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock spring wire clips (2).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight.

Installation: 

Make sure ignition unit (3) is exactly seated in headlight.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Wire Clips With Ignition Unit
G04792507Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.