63 99 002 Replacing halogen bulb for high-beam headlight on left

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

N62 only:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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

Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.

Up to 10/2003:

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Fig 2: Removing Bulb

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Turn bulb holder (2) approx. 45° in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove bulb.

From 10/2003:

Press catch (1).

Fig 3: Removing Cover

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Fold back cover (2) and remove.

Installation:

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

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Fig 4: Removing Bulb

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Press locking clip (2) and expand.

Remove bulb (3).

All:

Installation:

Note type of bulb. Refer to 63 12 HEADLIGHTS, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY E53 .