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63 12 143 Removing and installing (replacing) right headlight with LED technology

Necessary preliminary tasks 

WARNING: Follow notes on HANDLING LED LIGHTS (HIGH-PERFORMANCE LED) .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Carry out the operations below with care so as to avoid damaging the side wall, headlight, wiring harness and washer fluid reservoir for window washer system.

Release nuts (2) from relay (1).

Release nuts (3) from relay (4).

Remove relay holder (4).

Installation note: 

Position relay holder (4) with guide lug in associated bore hole in wheel arch.

Fig 1: Identifying Relay, Relay Holder And Nuts
G08530725Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) from front side panel.

Release screw (2) from headlight.

Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness And Screws
G04792501Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Carefully pull headlight back slightly in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Pressing Side Wall
G04792502Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 4: Identifying Front Side Panel Screws And Diagonal Strut Nuts
G08530728Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Fully mask off front side panel in marked area (A) and headlight lens
NOTE: An assistant is needed for this operation.

Release nuts (3) from diagonal strut (4).

Release screws (2) from front side panel.

Carefully lift side wall upward/outward with the help of an assistant and hold it there.

Carefully feed out headlight (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Headlight
G06213615Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Replacement: