63 12 010 Removing and installing (replacing) left (Xenon) headlight

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Seal And Expanding Rivets

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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 Left Engine Compartment Lid Seal, Headlight, And 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 Headlight Plug Connection

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

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs

Note BULB TYPE .

Replacement only:

Modify CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
Modify BULB WITH IGNITION UNIT
Modify LED MODULE DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS
Modify headlight driver module. See REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE or REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LED TECHNOLOGY HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE .
If necessary, modify CORNERING LIGHT BULB

Installation note:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .