63 12 870 Replacing Ignition 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:

M67, N52, N62, N73 only

Remove left intake filter housing . See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N62) .

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

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock catch (1) and remove high beam cover cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing High Beam Cover Cap

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove.

Fig 2: Turning Ignition Unit For Xenon Headlight

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Unlock retainer (1).

Remove bulb holder (3) from ignition unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Bulb Holder From Ignition Unit

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