63 12 001 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight

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Unclip inner trim and press downwards out of headlamp holders (1).

Feed hook (2) out of outer trim and remove trim.

Fig 1: Feeding Hook Out Of Outer Trim

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Installation:

Make sure rubber seal (1) is correctly seated.

Mount trim (2) on installed headlamp.

Fig 2: Identifying Rubber Seal

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Up to 09/2000:

Disconnect all headlamp plug connections.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 3: Disconnecting All Headlamp Plug Connections

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From 09/2000:

Disconnect all headlamp plug connections (1).

Release screws (2).

All:

Fig 4: Disconnecting All Headlamp Plug Connections And Releasing Screws

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Unfasten screws and pull headlight forwards to remove.

Fig 5: Unfastening Screws And Pull Headlight Forwards

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Installation:

Screws (1) with large diameter: at bottom.

Screws (2) with small diameter: at top.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws With Large And Small Diameter

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Installation:

Adjust protrusion of hood/bonnet over headlamp glass lens.

Adjust headlights.