63 12 016 Replacing left headlight (adaptive headlight)

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight, see 63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight) .
Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight, see 63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight .
Remove control unit for left xenon headlight, see 63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight .
Remove bulb for left xenon headlight (ignition unit), see 63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left xenon headlight .

After installation:

Carry out programming/coding using appropriate BMW service tool.
Adjust headlight, see 63 10 004 Adjusting headlights .