63 12 870 Replacing ignition 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.

Release screws (1).

Fold down cover (2) and remove front wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 1: Removing Front Wheel Arch Trim

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Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow and fold down cover (2).

Remove cover (2) from headlight (3) and feed out through opening in front wheel arch trim (4).

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Headlight And Feed Out Through Opening In Front Wheel Arch Trim

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Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (3).

NOTE: Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (1).

Feed out ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) through opening in headlight (4) and remove.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Ignition Unit For Xenon Headlight Through Opening In Headlight

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Installation:

Make sure electrical leads (5) are correctly routed.