63 12 860 Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (M3)

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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.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit Cover

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Unclip control unit cover (3) and remove.

Installation:

Make sure catches (2) are correctly seated.

Release screws (1) and (3) and nut (2).

Fig 2: Removing Holder Of Control Unit

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Remove holder of control unit for xenon headlight (4) and place to one side.

Release screws (1) and remove retaining plate (2).

Fig 3: Removing Control Unit For Xenon Headlight

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Detach control unit for xenon headlight (3) from holder of control unit for xenon headlight (4) and remove.