63 12 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (From 03/2005)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front bumper trim. Refer to 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM . and 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM (FROM 03/2005) .
Remove high-pressure nozzle. Refer to 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM (FROM 03/2005) .

Unlock plug connection (1) on headlight and disconnect.

Fig 1: Headlight Plug Connection

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Release screws (1) on headlight (2).

Installation:

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight only.

Pull headlight fully towards front.

Close hood/bonnet and adjust headlight to fit.

Open hood/bonnet and tighten down screws (1).

Fig 2: Retaining Screws And Headlight

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Pull out headlight (1) forwards slightly.

Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.

Remove headlight (1).

Fig 3: Plug Connection, Headlight And Removal Direction

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

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs. Refer to 63 99 002 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , or 63 99 076 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT XENON LIGHT (FROM 03/2005) , or 63 99 132 REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT SIDELIGHT (FROM 03/2005) or 63 99 273 REPLACING BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT .

Installation:

Adjust headlight. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .