63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight (saloon/sedan, touring)
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WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Remove left headlight (xenon headlight). See 63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight
Up to 09/2001:
Loosen screws (1).
Pull xenon headlight control unit holder with control unit for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow out of guides and place to one side.
Installation:
Ensure correct cable routing.
Loosen screws (1).
Detach control unit for xenon headlight (3) from holder of control unit for xenon headlight (2) and remove.
From 09/2001:
Loosen screws (1).
Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2). (See below)