63 12 011 Replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW X5, 2002 BMW X5, and 2001 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove left headlight. Refer to 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .
Remove control unit for left xenon headlight. Refer to 63 12 860 REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .
Remove lamp for left xenon headlight. Refer to 63 99 076 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT .