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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (BMW ALPINA B7) .
Remove high-pressure nozzle . See 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM (FROM 03/2005) .

Unlock plug connection (1) on headlight and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying 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 adjust 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: Identifying Headlight And Plug Connection

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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 99 002 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT (FROM 03/2005) .

Installation:

Adjust headlight . See 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .