63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (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 .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Front Bumper Panel Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release screw (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screw (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Carefully remove headlight (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation note:

ADJUST headlight.

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Screws

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs

Note BULB TYPE .

Replacement only:

Remount IGNITION UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remount CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS .
Remount HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE .