63 12... Installing additional bracket for left or right xenon headlight

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NOTE: An additional bracket is installed on some models as standard to protect the xenon headlights against vibrations.
It is installed on vehicles without a standard additional bracket in the event of a customer complaint that the "xenon headlight is vibrating".

Necessary preliminary tasks:

REMOVE FRONT BUMPER PANEL

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Panel Slacken Nut

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Fig 2: Identifying Xenon Headlight Components

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Installation note:

Installation sequence:

Install additional bracket (2) as shown.
Tighten nut (1) hand tight.
Screw on additional bracket (2) with holder (4).
Tightening torque: 63 12 2AZD
Tighten nut (1).
Tightening torque: 63 12 1AZD