63 99 076 Replacing lamp for left xenon headlight

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). See 63 99... Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ignition unit for left xenon headlight. See 63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight .

Unlock retaining ring (1).

Installation:

Retaining ring (1) must be located under holder (2).

Remove lamp for xenon headlight (3).

Installation:

Insert lamp for xenon headlight (3) exactly in mounting (4).

Fig 1: Inserting Lamp For Xenon Headlight Exactly In Mounting

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Note type of bulb.