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

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

M54 Only: Remove suction filter housing. Refer to 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (M54) .

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

Installation:

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

Fig 1: Removing Cover

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Disconnect plug connection (1) in direction of arrow.

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

Fig 2: Removing Ignition Unit For Headlight

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