63 12 008 Removing and installing/replacing left or right headlight (xenon headlight, up to 07/2004)

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Detach spray nozzle of headlight cleaning system. Refer to 61 67 045 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING SPRAY NOZZLES FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HEADLIGHT CLEANING SYSTEM .

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release wiring harness retaining clip (2).

Release screws (3) and fold down control unit holder (4).

Fig 1: View Of Control Unit Holder

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Release nuts (1) and remove headlight (2).

Fig 2: Locating Headlight Retaining Nuts

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Replacement:

Remove lamp for xenon light. Refer to 63 99 078 REPLACING BULB FOR LEFT OR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT (FROM 07/2004) .
Remove halogen bulb for high-beam headlight. Refer to 63 99 001 REPLACING HALOGEN BULB FOR LEFT OR RIGHT HIGH-BEAM HEADLIGHT .

Installation:

Adjust headlights. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .