63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal. Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight, refer to 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit For Xenon Headlight From Headlight

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Installation:

Fit control unit for xenon headlight (3) exactly on headlight.

Make sure plug housing (1) is correctly seated on pin housing (2).

Fig 2: Fitting Control Unit For Xenon Headlight Exactly On Headlight

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