63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)
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WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION)
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Necessary preliminary tasks
- Remove BUMPER TRIM
- Remove high-pressure nozzle See 6167083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT or 6167083 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT OR RIGHT (M3) of headlight washer system
Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .
Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .
M3:
Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ .
Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.
Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.
Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove headlamp (4) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
- Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .
- Adjust HEADLIGHTS
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 6312861 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT or 6312860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT
- If necessary, remove bulbs See 6399273 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) FRONT TURN INDICATOR or 6399145 REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT (OR RIGHT) SIDE LIGHTS .