63 99 004 Replacing halogen bulb for left (or right) high-beam headlight (with xenon lamp)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Necessary preliminary work:

REMOVE FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock both retaining tabs and remove protective cap (1) in direction of arrow from headlight (2).

Installation note:

Protective cap (1) must be correctly engaged.

Check seal.

Replace protective cap (1), if applicable.

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap From Headlight

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Observe INSTRUCTIONS FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .

Grip bulb holder (2) on both sides and pull in direction of arrow out of headlight.

Detach bulb (1) from bulb holder (2).

Remove bulb (1).

Installation note:

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in headlight.
Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Removing Headlight Bulb
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