63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW 550i, 2009 BMW 550i, and 2008 BMW 550i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT
- Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
- Remove DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
- Remove BULB/IGNITION UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
- If necessary, remove appropriate BULB