63 99 072 Replacing halogen bulb for 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 protective cap (1) approx. 30° in direction of arrow and remove from headlight.

Installation: Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on headlight.

Fig 1: Ensuring Cover Is Correctly Seated On Headlight

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Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and feed together with bulb out of headlight. Disengage spring wire clip (2). Remove bulb (3) towards rear from headlight (4).

Fig 2: Turning Bulb Holder In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation: Make sure retaining tabs are correctly seated.

Pull bulb (1) out of bulb holder (2) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 3: Ensuring Bulb Is Seated In Bulb Holder

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NOTE: Bulb type. See LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA - 525i & 530i (M54/E60) .