63 12 016 Replacing Left Headlight (Adaptive Headlight)
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IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD protection). Refer to 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
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WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove left headlight. Refer to 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (FROM 03/2005) .
- Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight. Refer to 63 12 895 REPLACING DRIVE FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT .
- Remove control unit for left xenon headlight. Refer to 63 12 860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (UP TO 03/2005) .
- Remove bulb for left xenon headlight (ignition unit). Refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING LEFT LAMP FOR LEFT XENON LIGHT .
After Installation:
- Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .
- Adjust headlight. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .