63 99 155 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) parking light (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

Unlock both retaining tabs (2) and remove cover cap (1) from headlight.

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tabs And Headlight Cover Cap

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (1).

Remove lighting unit (2).

Installation:

Make sure lighting unit (2) is exactly seated in headlight
Note Bulb Type .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Lighting Unit

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