63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

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

Release screws (1) and screw (2).

Installation:

Adjust headlight to fit by way of 4 screw fastening points.

Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.

NOTE: Direction indicator (4) remains fitted.

Fig 1: Pulling Headlight Forwards Slightly

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Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove headlamp (3).

Outer screw fastening point:

Adjust headlight (1) to fit by means of adjusting screw (2).
Tighten retaining screw (3) while simultaneously gripping nut (4).

Fig 2: Adjusting Headlight To Fit By Means Of Adjusting Screw

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Installation:

Observe gap dimensions.
Adjust headlights, refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .

Replacement:

Remove ignition unit and lamp for xenon headlight, refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING LAMP FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remove control unit for xenon headlight, refer to 63 12 860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
If necessary, remove drive unit for adaptive headlight, refer to 63 12 895 REPLACING DRIVE FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT .