63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

M54 only:

Remove suction filter housing

NOTE: Headlight (3) removed for purposes of clarity.
Unlock clip (1) in direction of arrow.
Remove cover (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Removing Clip

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Unclip bulb (1) by pressing on plug (2).

Remove bulb (1) from headlight (3) slightly, disconnect plug connection and remove bulb (1).

Installation:

Insert bulb (1) in headlight (3) at bottom at first and then tilt upwards until bulb (1) snaps audibly into place.

Make sure bulb (1) is correctly seated in catches (4).

Note type of bulb, see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY E83 .

Fig 2: Bulb And Catches

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