63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight

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NOTE: Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock fasteners (1) by turning counterclockwise through 180° and fold up cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Unlocking Fasteners

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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.

Lift locking bracket (1) out of mounts (2) and fold down as illustrated.

Feed out cover (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 2: Identifying Lift Locking Bracket

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30° in counterclockwise direction, detach from headlight (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure inner ring is correctly positioned in ignition unit for xenon headlight.

Fig 3: Identifying Unfastening Plug Connection

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