63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection), refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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 front left wheel arch cover, refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Adaptive Headlight

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Installation:

Fit drive for adaptive headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

Fig 2: Fitting Drive For Adaptive Headlight

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Carry out coding/programming, refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .