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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 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: 

Build date up to 03/07: 

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Control Unit For Xenon Headlight From Headlight
G04957779Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Build date from 03/07: 

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit For Xenon Headlight, Headlight And Screw
G04957780Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Xenon Headlight And Sealing Sleeve
G04957781Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.