63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left

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

Turn cap (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove from headlight (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Cap

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Turn bulb holder (1) counterclockwise and feed together with bulb out of headlight (2).

Installation:

Make sure retaining tabs (3) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Locating Bulb Holder

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Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2).

Installation:

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in bulb holder (2).

Note type of bulb. Refer to LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA- 545I (4.4L) E60/N62 .

Fig 3: Removing Bulb From Bulb Holder

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