63 99 076 Replacing bulb for left (or right) xenon headlight

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WARNING: See 63 99... 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).

Installation:

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (2) exactly in headlight (3).

Note bulb type .

Fig 1: Inserting Bulb For Xenon Headlight In Headlight

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Installation:

Observe "Top marking" (1).

Fit retaining ring (2) on headlight is such a way that apertures (3) slide over fixtures for ignition unit (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Ring And Headlight Switch

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