63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left 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 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

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ .

Lift control unit (2) off headlight (3).

Fig 1: Lifting Control Unit And Headlight Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1, 2).

Remove control unit (3).

Installation:

Make sure sealing sleeve (4) is correctly seated on control unit (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Sealing Sleeve And Control Unit

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