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63 99 078 Replacing bulb for left or right xenon headlight (from 07/2004)

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WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). Refer to 63 99 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .
NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows removed headlight (4).

Open lock (1) and remove cover of bulb for xenon headlight.

NOTE: Plug (3) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (4).

Fig 1: Locating Ignition Unit For Xenon Headlight
G03307136Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

First fit ignition unit for xenon headlight (2), then attach plug (3).

Unlock retaining ring (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove bulb for xenon headlight (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Xenon Headlight Bulb
G03307137Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Insert bulb for xenon headlight (1) exactly in headlight (2).

Observe "Top" marking (3).

Fit retaining ring (4) on headlight in such a way that

apertures (5) slide over fixtures of ignition unit for xenon headlight.

Fig 3: View Of Retaining Ring On Headlight
G03307138Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Note type of bulb. Refer to LIGHTS - TECHNICAL DATA - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .