63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight

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Coupe/Convertible From 03/2003:

Remove left headlight (xenon headlight). See 63 12 005 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

All Others:

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove direction indicator lamp. See 63 99 273 Replacing bulb for turn indicator, front left
Remove trim from headlight housing. See 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOUSING (SALOON/SEDAN, TOURING)

NOTE: Illustration shows air cleaner cover removed for purposes of clarity.

Disconnecting All Plug Connections On Headlight.

Fig 1: Unlocking And Disconnecting Plug Connections On Headlight

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Release screws (1) and (2) and lever out headlight towards front.

Fig 2: Releasing Screws (1) And (2) And Lever Out Headlight Towards Front

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Installation:

Tighten screws (1) hand-tight only.

Pull headlight fully towards front.

Close hood and adjust headlight to fit.

Open hood and tighten down screws (1).

Install and tighten down screws (2).

Installation:

Adjust headlights.