63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

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 LEFT HEADLIGHT

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Adaptive Headlight, Headlight And Screws

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Installation:

Fit drive for adaptive headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Adaptive Headlight, Pin Housing And Plug Housing

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Carry out CODING/PROGRAMMING .