63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left xenon headlight

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove headlight. Refer to63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Up To 10/2003:

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

Remove protective cap (3).

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Removing Protective Cap

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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: Identifying Ignition Unit For Xenon Lamp

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From 10/2003:

Release screws (1).

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

Fig 3: Locating Screws For Control Unit For Headlight

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