Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
Remove HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE of headlight washer system

Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screw And Head Light Arm

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .

NOTE: Screw (2) is only fitted in the M3.

Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.

Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.

Fig 2: Identifying Bolts, Screws, Wiring Harness Fastener And Headlight

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Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.

Remove headlamp (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
Adjust HEADLIGHT

Replacement:

Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ ) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight
Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight See 6312871 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB) or 6312870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB)
Remove control unit for xenon headlights See 6312860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT or 6312861 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT
If necessary, remove bulbs:
Fig 3: Identifying Screws And Headlight Arm
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