63 12 143 Removing and installing (replacing) right headlight with LED technology

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .
Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

WARNING: Follow notes on handling LED lights (high-performance LED) .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage Carry out the following operations with care so as to avoid damaging the side panel, headlight, wiring harness and washer fluid reservoir for window washer system.

Release nuts (2) from relay (1). Release nuts (3) from relay (4). Remove relay holder (4). Installation note: Position relay holder (4) with guide lug in associated bore hole in wheel arch.

Fig 1: Identifying Relay Holder

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Release screw (1) from front side panel. Release screw (2) from headlight. Tightening torque 1.5 Nm. Disconnect plug connection (3). Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 2: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 1.5 Nm. Carefully pull headlight back slightly in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pressing Side Panel

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage Fully mask off front side panel in marked area (A) and headlight lens

NOTE: Graphic shows E70 that the procedure is identical to E71. An assistant is needed for this operation.

Release nuts (3) from diagonal strut (4). Release screws (2) from front side panel. Carefully lift side wall upward/outward with the help of an assistant and hold it there.

Fig 4: Lifting Side Wall Upward

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Carefully feed out headlight (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Aligning Headlight

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Installation note:

Before aligning headlight, remove special tool 00 9 317 and secure side panel
Position headlight guides exactly on side panel
Adjust headlight in accordance with 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . by means of adjusting elements (4) to body
Adjust headlights .

Fig 6: Identifying Adjusting Elements To Body

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Replacement: Modify LED main light module , cornering light LED module .