63 12 015 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (adaptive 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 bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION

Left headlight N62:

Release ENGINE OIL COOLER

Release screw (1) on front side panel.

Release screw (2) on headlight.

Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

Disconnect plug connection (3).

Unclip wiring harness (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Wiring Harness, Screws, And Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Tape off front side panel in area (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Masking Area

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IMPORTANT: Carry out the following work step carefully in order to avoid damaging the side panel, headlight and wiring harness.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Press side panel (2) outwards slightly and feed out headlight towards rear.

Fig 3: Removing Headlight

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Installation:

ADJUST headlight to body by way of knurled screws (1)
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Fig 4: Identifying Knurled Screws
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Replacement:

Remove IGNITION UNIT/BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
Remove DRIVE UNIT FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
If necessary, remove bulbs. See BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH IGNITION UNIT) , BULB FOR FRONT TURN INDICATOR , and BULB FOR SIDE LIGHTS (XENON HEADLIGHT) .