63 12 015 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (adaptive 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 bolts (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .

M3:

Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ .

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: Identifying Headlight Components

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Remove headlight (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Replacement as from 09/2008:

Remove DIRECTION INDICATOR INSERT
Remove DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Arm And Mounting Screw
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