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

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WARNING: Xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlights from voltage supply.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Left headlight only:

Unlock 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).

Remove headlight (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight With Mounting Screws

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

Replacement

Remove CONTROL UNIT for xenon headlights
Remove IGNITION UNIT for left xenon headlight
If necessary, remove DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT

Installation:

ADJUST headlight.

If necessary, remove bulbs - note type of bulb