63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove headlight, refer to 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT .

Up to 10/2003:

Release screws (1) and hose clip (2).

Remove protective cap (3).

Fig 1: Removing Headlight Control Unit (Models Up to 10/2003)

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Installation:

If necessary, replace seal for protective cap (3).

Turn ignition unit of xenon lamp (1) counterclockwise through approx. 45° and remove.

Pull out ignition unit of xenon lamp (1) through opening in protective cap.

Remove control unit for xenon headlight.

Fig 2: Removing Control Unit For Xenon Headlight

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From 10/2003:

Release screws (1).

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) from xenon headlight (3).

Fig 3: Removing Headlight Control Unit (Models From 10/2003)

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