63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .

WARNING: See 63 99... Instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

Release screws (1) and screw (2).

Installation:

Adjust headlight to fit by way of 4 screw fastening points.

Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.

NOTE: Direction indicator (4) remains fitted.

Unlock associated plug connections and disconnect.

Remove headlight (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight, Indicators And Screw

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Outer screw fastening point:

Adjust headlight (1) to fit by means of adjusting screw (2).
Tighten retaining screw (3) while simultaneously gripping nut (4).

Installation:

Adjust headlights.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Screw And Headlight
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Replacement:

Remove ignition unit and bulb for xenon headlight . See 63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight .
Remove control unit for xenon headlights . See 63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight .
If necessary, remove drive unit for adaptive headlight . See 63 12 895 Replacing drive for left adaptive headlight .