63 12 034 Removing and installing/replacing lens cover for left headlight (halogen headlight)

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Remove turn signal lamp. See 63 13 150 Removing and installing/replacing complete front left or right turn signal lamp

Remove trim from headlight housing. See 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOUSING (SALOON/SEDAN, TOURING)

Unclip cover strip from outside to inside.

Fig 1: Removing Cover Strip From Outside To Inside

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Unclip all retainers.

Remove lens cover.

Installation:

If necessary, replace headlight seal.

Fig 2: Replacing Headlight Seal

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Contact point of headlight seal is situated on radiator side (high beam headlight) in area of clip.