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.
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
Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).
Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.
Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.
Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .
Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.
Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .
Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.
Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.
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
- Modify BULB WITH IGNITION UNIT
- Modify LED MODULE DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS
- Modify headlight driver module. See REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE or REMOVING/INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT LED TECHNOLOGY HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE .
- If necessary, modify CORNERING LIGHT BULB
Installation note:
Adjust HEADLIGHT .