63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight
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WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection
, see 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim , see 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
NOTE:
Headlight shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).
Installation:
Make sure sealing sleeve (5) is correctly fitted on control unit for xenon headlight (2).
Fit control unit for xenon headlight (2) exactly on headlight (3).
Make sure pin housing (4) of control unit for xenon headlight (2) is correctly seated in associated headlight plug housing (3).