Removing and installing/replacing the left headlight (Xenon)

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 work:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

NOTE: If the retaining clip (2) is present, the central connector on the headlight cannot be disconnected!

Release screw (1) and remove retaining clip (2) if necessary.

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Unlock and remove cover (1).

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NOTE: Work shown on the F30 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Carefully remove headlight (2) in direction of arrow.

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Installation note:

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

ADJUST HEADLIGHT .

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Installation note:

Rubber plugs (1) in engine compartment lid (2) must not be missing or damaged.

No cavity preservation may emerge from the rubber plugs (1).

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Replacement:

US version: CHECKING BLOCKING AT HORIZONTAL POSITION .
Remount Xenon Control Unit. Refer to REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT or REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remount Ignition Device With Bulb. Refer to REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT or REPLACING RIGHT IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remount HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE .
Remount LED MODULE FOR DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS .