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

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

Fig 1: Turning Cap Approx. 30° Counterclockwise And Removing From Headlight

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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: Turning Bulb Holder Counterclockwise And Feeding Together With Bulb Out Of Headlight

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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.

Fig 3: Pulling Bulb Out Of Bulb Holder

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