63 13 080 Removing and installing/replacing left direction indicator insert from series status 09/2008

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 9AZ .

Remove direction indicator insert (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight And Screws

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Remove direction indicator insert (2) from headlight (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight And Plug Connection

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