63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)
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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 ).
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:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection
). See 61 35 ... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE)
.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove bumper trim . See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
- Remove high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system. See 61 67 083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT OR RIGHT (M3) .
Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side).
Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
M3:
Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS .
Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.
Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.
Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove headlamp (4) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
- Observe gap dimensions . See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
- Adjust headlights
Replacement:
- Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ , see 63 12 HEADLIGHTS ) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight
- Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight (left) or 63 12 871 Replacing ignition unit for right xenon headlight (with xenon bulb) .
- Remove control unit for xenon headlights (left) or 63 12 861 Replacing control unit for right xenon headlight .
- If necessary, remove bulbs . See 63 99 145 Replacing bulb for front left (or right) side lights or 63 99 273 Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator .