63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)
WARNING:
Version with xenon lighting system:
Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
- Vehicles with auxiliary radiator: Remove front wheel arch cover. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .
Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).
Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.
Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.
Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .
Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.
Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .
Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.
Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.
IMPORTANT:
Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
Replacement
- If necessary, remove bulbs Note BULB TYPE .
Replacement only:
- Remove IGNITION DEVICE FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
- Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
- Remove XENON LIGHT MODULE
- Remove TURN INDICATOR INSERT
- If necessary, REMOVE CORNERING LIGHT
- For F07/F10/F11:
Installation note:
ADJUST headlight.