63 12 895 Replacing electronics box/control unit for left adaptive 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 (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION) .

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

NOTE: Operation is shown by way of example on the E70.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 5AZ .

Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2) from headlight.

Installation:

Make sure seal is correctly positioned on drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2).

Fit drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight (2) exactly on headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Adaptive Headlight And Screws

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Make sure pin housing (3) is correctly seated in plug housing (4).

Carry out vehicle programming and encoding.