63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight

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

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight, see 63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight) .

Release screws (1).

Remove drive for adaptive headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Screws And Headlight

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Installation:

Fit drive for adaptive headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

Fig 2: Adaptive Headlight And Pin Housing

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Carry out coding/programming using appropriate BMW service tool.