63 12 010 Removing and installing (replacing) left (Xenon) headlight

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WARNING: Version with xenon lighting system: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front bumper panel. See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) FRONT BUMPER PANEL .

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

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Seal Expanding Rivets

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

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

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid And Headlight Screws

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

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight 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 Plug Connection

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

Replacement:

If necessary, remove bulbs
Note BULB TYPE .

Replacement only:

Modify control unit for xenon headlights. See REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Modify bulb with ignition unit. See REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Modify LED module daytime driving lights. See REPLACE LED MODULE FOR LEFT DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS .
Modify headlight driver module. See 63 11 560 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE or 63 11 570 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE LEFT LED TECHNOLOGY HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE .
If necessary, modify cornering light bulb REPLACING BULB FOR FRONT LEFT TURNING LIGHTS .

Installation note:

Adjust HEADLIGHT .