63 99 145 Replacing Bulb For Front Left (Or Right) Side Lights (Xenon) (From 03/2007)

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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) . Refer to 63 99... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

NOTE: Headlight (2) removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock spring wire clips (1) in direction of arrow.

Remove cover from headlight (2).

Installation:

Make sure cover is correctly seated on headlight (2).

Guides (3) must be exactly seated in associated locators (4).

Fig 1: Unlocking Spring Wire Clips

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Turn bulb (2) counterclockwise and remove from headlight (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Bulb & Headlight

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Installation:

Make sure bulb is correctly seated and engaged in headlight
Note bulb type . See 63 31... Overview Of Interior Lights .