63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove left headlight. Refer to 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .
Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight. Refer to 63 12 895 REPLACING DRIVE FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT .
Remove control unit for left xenon headlight. Refer to 63 12 860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remove bulb for left xenon headlight (ignition unit). Refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING LAMP FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .

After Installation:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .
Adjust headlight. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .