63 12 010 Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (Xenon Headlight)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove spray nozzles of headlight cleaning system. Refer to 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Pulling Headlight

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Pull headlight (2) forwards slightly in direction of arrow.

Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.

Remove headlamp (2).

Fig 2: Removing Headlamp

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Installation:

Observe gap dimensions.
Adjust headlights.

Replacement:

Remove ignition unit and lamp for xenon headlight. Refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING LAMP FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (COUPE, CONVERTIBLE) .
Remove control unit for xenon headlight.