63 99 076 Replacing Bulb For Left Xenon Headlight

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

M54 only: Remove suction filter housing

M62 only:

Release screws (1) and remove equipment carrier (2).

Fig 1: Removing Equipment Carrier

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N62 only:

Release screws (1).

Fig 2: 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:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows component removed.

Release screws (1) and remove protective cap (2).

Fig 3: Removing Protective Cap

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Installation:

If necessary, replace seal of protective cap (2).

Turn ignition unit plug connection (1) counterclockwise through approx. 45° and disconnect.

Fig 4: Removing Lamp

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Turn snap ring (2) counterclockwise through approx. 45°.

Remove lamp for xenon light.

From 10/2003:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release ignition unit for left xenon headlight, refer to 63 12 870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (FROM 10/2003)

Press locking clip (1) and open in direction of arrow.

Fig 5: Removing Bulb

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Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow.

All:

Installation:

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