63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

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Remove left headlight. Refer to 63 12 005 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight .

Pull off cap (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Pulling Off Cap

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Turn plug connection (1) through approx. 45° in direction of arrow and disconnect.

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit

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Release screws (2) and remove bracket (3).

Lift off control unit for xenon headlight (4).