63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high beam headlight on left

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

Open end cover of engine compartment lid seal mounting (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Opening End Cover Of Engine Compartment Lid Seal Mounting

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Turn protective cap (1) counterclockwise and remove.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage due to moisture penetration!
Installation note:
Check seal. Replace protective cap (1) if necessary.
Comply with instructions for REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP .
Protective cap (1) must lock correctly!
Turn the protective cap (1) clockwise to end stop (A)!

Fig 2: Removing/Installing Protective Cap Clockwise

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Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and remove towards rear from headlight (2).

Fig 3: Turning Bulb Holder

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Detach bulb (1) from bulb holder (2).

Installation note:

Make sure bulb holder (2) is seated correctly.

Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 4: Identifying Bulb And Bulb Holder

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