63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 03/2005)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove headlight . See 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (FROM 03/2005) .

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) upwards from headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Control Unit For Xenon Headlight

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Installation:

When installing control unit for xenon headlight (1), make sure sealing sleeve (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit For Xenon Headlight And Sealing Sleeve

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