63 12 870 Replacing ignition 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.

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

Remove left headlight insert (xenon headlight).

Up to 09/2001:

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Loosen screws (2).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3).

From 09/2001:

Loosen screws (1).

Raise ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

Fig 2: Raising Ignition Unit For Xenon Headlight

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