Necessary preliminary tasks

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Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Unlock both retaining tabs (2) and remove cover cap (1) from headlight.

Installation:

Make sure cover cap (1) is correctly seated on headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Cap And Retaining Tabs

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Release screws (1).

Remove lighting unit (2).

Installation:

Make sure lighting unit (2) is exactly seated in headlight
Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Screws And Lighting Unit
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From series status 3/2008:

Turn cover cap (1) in direction of arrow and remove from headlight (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Cap And Headlight

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Turn bulb (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight (2).

Fig 4: Pulling Bulb From Headlight

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove bulb (2).

Installation:

Make sure bulb (2) is exactly seated in headlight.
Note BULB TYPE .

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection And Bulb
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