63 99 004 Replacing halogen bulb for left (or right) high-beam headlight (with xenon lamp)

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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 (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Front Left Wheel Arch Trim

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

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Grip bulb holder (2) on both sides and pull in direction of arrow out of headlight.

Detach bulb (1) from bulb holder (2).

Remove bulb (1).

Installation:

Make sure bulb (1) is exactly seated in headlight.
Note Bulb Type .

Fig 2: Identifying Bulb And Bulb Holder
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