63 99 076 Replacing lamp for left xenon headlight

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove ignition unit for left xenon headlight, refer to 63 12 870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .

Unlock retaining ring (1) in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Bulb For Xenon Headlight

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Installation:

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (2) exactly in headlight (3).

Note type of bulb.

Installation:

Observe "Top marking" (1).

Fit retaining ring (2) on headlight is such a way that apertures (3) slide over fixtures for ignition unit (4).

Fig 2: Fitting Retaining Ring On Headlight

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