63 12 895 Replacing electronics box/control unit 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 device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 1: Identifying Adaptive Headlight From Headlight And Screw

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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 And Pin Housing

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/CODING