63 12 895 Replacing Drive For Left Adaptive Directional Headlight

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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.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight. Refer to 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Removing Drive For Adaptive Directional Headlight

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Remove drive for adaptive directional headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Installation:

Fit drive for adaptive directional headlight (1) exactly on headlight.

Fig 2: Fitting Drive For Adaptive Directional Headlight

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Make sure pin housing (2) is correctly seated in plug housing (3).

Carry out coding/programming. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .