63 99 145 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) side lights (xenon headlight)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Turn housing (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 1: Removing Housing

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection

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Turn bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight (2).

Installation:

Note type of bulb.

Fig 3: Turning Bulb Holder

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