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

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.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) THE FRONT BUMPER PANEL (M TECHNIC/M COUPE) or 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ .

Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 5AZ .

Installation:

Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Trim Screws
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IMPORTANT: Mount for front light cluster (4) on headlight side loose.

Release screw (1). Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .

Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.

Fig 2: Pulling Headlight Forwards

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Build date up to 03/2007:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unclip wiring harness (2).

Detach wiring harness fasteners (3).

Remove headlight (4) towards front.

Build date after 03/2007:

Disconnect plug connection for headlight and remove headlight towards front.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Plug Connection, Wiring Harness And Fasteners

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Replacement:

Remove headlight holder
Remove ignition unit with bulb for xenon headlight . See 63 12 870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB) (FROM 03/2007) or 63 12 871 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB) (FROM 03/2007)
Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
If necessary, remove bulbs. See 63 99 273 REPLACING BULB FOR TURN INDICATOR, FRONT LEFT , 63 99 145 REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT (OR RIGHT) SIDE LIGHTS (XENON) (FROM 03/2007) , 63 99 132 REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT (OR RIGHT) SIDE LIGHTS (AFTER 03/2007) , 63 99 072 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) HEADLIGHT or 63 99 002 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT .