63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing xenon headlight

WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the voltage 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 qualified personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

NOTE: Procedure shown on left side. Right side is identical.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Remove HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 9AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 9AZ .

Release screw (2).

Remove headlight (3) with support.

Installation note:

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Adjust HEADLIGHT

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Screws

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Replacement:

Remove headlight holder
Remove IGNITION UNIT/BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
If necessary, remove POWERTRAIN/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT