63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight

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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.

Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow and fold down cover (2).

Remove cover (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Cover From Headlight

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Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (3).

NOTE: Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (1).

Feed out ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) through opening in headlight (4) and remove.

Fig 2: Xenon Headlight

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