63 12 015 Removing and installing/replacing left (or right) headlight (adaptive headlight)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools required:

00 9 317

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 bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removing FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION)

Right headlight:

Release nut (1) and remove holder (2) with relay for deactivating electric fan from wheel arch (3).

Installation note:

Guide lug (4) of holder (2) must be positioned in associated bore in wheel arch (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Nut, Remove Holder, Wheel Arch, Lug And Holder

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Carry out the following operations with care so as to avoid damaging the side panel, headlight, wiring harness and fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release wiring harness (2) in area (A) of wheel arch, lay to one side and secure.

Release screw (5). Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

Release screws (3). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Pull headlight (4) forward slightly in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Screws And Headlight

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Release screws (1). Tightening torque 41 35 4AZ .

Raise side panel slightly with special tool 00 9 317 in area (A).

Installation note:

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Fig 3: Raising Side Panel Slightly With Special Tool 00 9 317 In Area (A)

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Feed out headlight (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Feeding Out Headlight In Direction Of Arrow

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Installation note:

Before aligning headlight, remove special tool 00 9 317 and secure side panel
Position headlight guides exactly on side panel
Adjust headlight in accordance with 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS . by means of adjusting elements (4) to body
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Fig 5: Identifying Headlight Adjusting Elements
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Replacement:

Remove IGNITION UNIT/BULB FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHTS
Remove DRIVE/ELECTRONICS BOX FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
If necessary, remove BULBS . For xenon headlight, see REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT (OR RIGHT) SIDE LIGHTS (XENON HEADLIGHT)