63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight): Notes

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets On Engine Compartment Lid Seal

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Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.

Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Seal And Headlight Screws

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Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Screws

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Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Headlight

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection On Headlight

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .