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 And 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: see 1AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHT .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid, Headlight And Screws

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

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHT .

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight And 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 Headlight And Plug Connection

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