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

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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 .
Remove HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE of headlight washer system.

Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Arm And Mounting Screw

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .

NOTE: Screw (2) is only fitted in the M3.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.

Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.

Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.

Fig 2: Removing Headlamp

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Remove headlamp (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Adjust HEADLIGHT

Replacement:

Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ ) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight.
Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight. See IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT HEADLIGHT or IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT HEADLIGHT .
Remove control unit for xenon headlights. See CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT HEADLIGHT or CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT HEADLIGHT .
If necessary, remove bulbs.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Arm And Mounting Screws

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