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 bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
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.
IMPORTANT:
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD PROTECTION)
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
NOTE:
Headlight shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ .
Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from headlight (3).
Installation:
Make sure sealing sleeve (5) is correctly fitted on control unit for xenon headlight (2).
Fit control unit for xenon headlight (2) exactly on headlight (3).
Make sure pin housing (4) of control unit for xenon headlight (2) is correctly seated in associated headlight plug housing (3).