63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight

Slacken screws (1)

Release screws (2).

Pull out headlight (3) slightly in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Make sure headlight (3) is correctly seated in lower holder.

• Adjust gap dimensions (see fig. 14 and fig. 15 below)
  Fig 1: Identifying Gap Dimensions, Body (1 Of 2)

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  Fig 2: Identifying Gap Dimensions, Body (2 Of 2)

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• Adjust HEADLIGHTS 

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight And Screw

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Unlock catches (1) and remove cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Cap And Catches

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Build date up to 02/05: 

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

Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

Lay plug connection (2) to one side.

Installation: 

Make sure ignition unit is correctly engaged.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection And Xenon Headlight

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Build date from 02/05: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach.

Replacement: 

Remove xenon headlight bulb holder.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connection

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