63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left xenon headlight

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removing ignition unit for left xenon headlight, see 63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight .

Unlock retaining ring (1) in counterclockwise direction and remove.

Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Retaining Ring And Bulb

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Installation:

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (1) exactly in headlight (2).

Observe "Top marking" (3).

Fit retaining ring (4) on headlight in such a way that apertures (5) slide over fixtures for ignition unit.

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Retaining Ring And Bulb

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