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 work:

Remove the 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.

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Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque, refer to: 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque, refer to:63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque, refer to: 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).

Refer to: 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 : Refer to: CHECKING BLOCKING AT HORIZONTAL POSITION
Remount the XENON CONTROL UNIT
Remount the IGNITION DEVICE WITH BULB
Remount the HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE
Remount the LED MODULE FOR DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS