63 12 140 Removing and installing (replacing) left headlight with LED technology

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)
Remove left WHEEL ARCH AUXILIARY RADIATOR

WARNING: Follow notes for HANDLING BULBS/LIGHT SOURCES (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) !

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage
Perform the following operations carefully to avoid damage to the side wall, headlights and wiring harness.

Release screw (1) from front side panel.

Release screw (2) from 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
Fully mask off front side panel in marked area (1) and headlight lens

Fig 2: Identifying Masking Area

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

Press side wall (2) slightly to outer side and feed out headlight towards rear.

Fig 3: Removing Headlight

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Installation note:

ADJUST headlight gap dimension to body by using knurled screws (1)
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Fig 4: Identifying Knurled Screws
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Replacement:

Modify LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE
Modify LED CORNERING LIGHT MODULE