Removal And Installation
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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 .
Release bolts (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 headlight (4) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
- Observe GAP DIMENSIONS
- Adjust HEADLIGHTS
Replacement up to 09/2008:
- 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
- Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight See 6312895 REPLACING DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR LEFT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT (UP TO 09/2008) or 6312896 REPLACING DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR RIGHT ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
- If necessary, remove bulbs See 6399155 REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT (OR RIGHT) SIDE LIGHT (WITH XENON LAMP) ; 6399004 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON LAMP) ; 6399273 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) FRONT TURN INDICATOR or 6312870 REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (WITH XENON BULB) .
Replacement as from 09/2008: