63 12 001 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight
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Coupe/Convertible from 03/2003:
Remove left headlight (xenon headlight). Refer to 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .
All others:
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove direction indicator lamp. Refer to 63 13 150 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COMPLETE FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT TURN SIGNAL LAMP .
- Remove trim from headlight housing. Refer to 51 13 065 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT HOUSING (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .
NOTE:
Illustration shows air cleaner cover removed for purposes of clarity.
Unlock and disconnect all plug connections on headlight.
Release screws (1) and (2) and lever out headlight towards front.
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. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .