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63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).

Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Follow Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights) .

IMPORTANT: Ignition unit and xenon bulb are viewed as a single component and must not be separated.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Unlock both retaining tabs and remove cover (1) in direction of arrow from headlight (2).

Installation: 

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on headlight (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight And Cover
G04727702Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Unlock spring wire clip (2) and fold downwards.

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight (4).

Installation: 

Make sure ignition unit (3) is exactly seated in headlight (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Spring Wire Clip, Xenon Headlight Ignition Unit And Headlight
G04727703Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.