63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 03/2005)

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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:

M67, N52, N62, N73 Only:

Remove left intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT (OR RIGHT) INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N73) .

IMPORTANT: Ignition unit and xenon lamp are viewed as a single component and must not be separated!

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

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

Fig 1: High Beam Cover Cap, Catch And Removal Directions

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Disconnect plug connection (2).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and remove.

Fig 2: Plug Connection, Xenon Headlight Ignition Unit And Removal Direction

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Unlock retainer (1).

Remove bulb holder (3) from ignition unit (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Bulb Holder, Ignition Unit, Retainer And Removal Directions

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