63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

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WARNING: Follow Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim, see 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM (FROM 09/2006) .

Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit:

Remove headlight bracket, see 51 11 710 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT BRACKET (M TECHNIC AERODYNAMIC KIT) .

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Release screws (2) and (3).

Installation:

Observe gap dimensions, see 00 BODY .
Adjust headlight, see 63 10 004 Adjusting headlights .

Pull out headlight (4) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Unlocking Plug Connections

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Installation:

Install headlight (1) so that locators (2) fit exactly on guides (3).

Fig 2: Headlight Locators

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Replacement:

Remove ignition unit and bulb for xenon headlight, see 63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left xenon headlight .
Remove control unit for xenon headlights, see 63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight .