63 12 140 Removing and installing (replacing) left headlight - LED technology

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WARNING: Follow notes on HANDLING LED LIGHTS (HIGH-PERFORMANCE LED) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL
Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivets And Engine Compartment Lid Seal

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Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.

Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHT .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid, Headlight And Screws

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Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 63 12 HEADLIGHT .

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight And Screws

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Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Headlight

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Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.

Fig 5: Identifying Headlight And Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Replacement only:

Installation note:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .