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

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

Unlock and remove cover (1).

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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NOTE: Work shown on the F20 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Carefully remove headlight (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Headlight

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Installation note:

Correctly install headlight (1) relative to holder (2).

ADJUST HEADLIGHT .

Replacement:

Modify XENON CONTROL UNIT
Modify ignition unit with bulb . See 63 12 870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT or 63 12 871 REPLACING RIGHT IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT
Modify HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE
Modify LED MODULE DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS

Fig 4: Locating Headlight To Holder
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