63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight (from 10/2003)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1).

NOTE: Make sure cover caps (3) and (4) are firmly seated.

Lay equipment carrier (2) to one side.

Fig 1: Moving Equipment Carrier

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Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Cover

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Installation:

Make sure seal of cover (2) is correctly seated.

Disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow.

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Xenon Headlight Ignition Unit

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