63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator

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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 ).

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove front wheel arch cover . See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .

Turn locks (1) counterclockwise through 180°.

Remove repair cover (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Installation:

Make sure guides (4) of repair cover (2) are correctly seated in wheel arch cover (3).

Fig 1: Removing Repair Cover From Wheel Arch Cover

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NOTE: Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Turn direction indicator bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight.

Fig 2: Turning Indicator Bulb Holder

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Twist bulb for front direction indicator (1) in direction of arrow and remove from direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Installation:

Make sure bulb for front direction indicator (1) and sealing ring (3) are correctly seated on direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Note type of bulb .

Fig 3: Identifying Sealing Ring On Indicator Bulb Holder

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