63 12 870 Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (From 10/2003)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

M54 only: Remove suction filter housing.

N62 only:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Locating Cover Caps

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NOTE: Make sure cover caps (3) and (4) are firmly seated.

Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Installation:

Make sure seal of cover (2) is correctly seated.

Disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Ignition Unit

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Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow and remove.