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63 99 145 Replacing bulb for left (or right) side lights (xenon headlight)

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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  , see 63 99... Instructions for replacing light bulbs (interior lights) ).

Turn cover (1) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight.

Installation: 

Make sure seal is correctly seated on cover (1) and cover (1) is correctly seated on headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Cover
G04792509Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Turn bulb for side light (2) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight (3).

Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove side light bulb (2).

Installation: 

Make sure bulb for side light (2) is correctly seated and engaged on headlight (3).

Note type of bulb  , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY E71 .

Fig 2: Turning Bulb For Side Light
G06213662Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.