63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left

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

Unclip housing (1) at points (2).

Remove cover (3) from housing (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Housing

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Unclip engine hood lock pull (1) in area (2) and disengage at point (3).

Place housing (4) with associated pulls in working area to one side.

Fig 2: Removing Housing

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Installation:

Make sure engine hood lock pulls are correctly laid.

Unlock catch (1) and remove cap (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Unlocking Catch And Removing Cap

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Unclip bulb (1) by pressing on plug (2).

Remove bulb (1) from headlight (3) slightly, disconnect plug connection and remove bulb.

Installation:

Insert bulb (1) in headlight (3) at bottom at first and then tilt upwards until bulb snaps audibly into place.

Fig 4: Inserting Bulb In Headlight

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Make sure bulb (1) is correctly seated in catches (4).

Note type of bulb.