63 12 010 Removing and installing/replacing left/right headlight (xenon or adaptive headlight)

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WARNING: Xenon headlight: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlight from voltage supply.
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 TRIM

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Only for left headlight:

Release plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Remove fanfare horn (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Fanfare Horn With Plug Connection And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 61 12 1AZ .

Remove headlight (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight With Screws

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

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs, observe bulb type

Replacement:

Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
Remove IGNITION UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
If necessary, remove ELECTRIC MOTOR/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT

Installation note:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .