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:
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 (UP TO 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