63 12 015 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Headlight (Adaptive Headlight)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the power supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights ).

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON (ESD) PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE).

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Pull headlight forwards slightly and detach hose connection (3) from high-pressure nozzle (4).

Remove headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And High-Pressure Nozzle

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Installation:

Adjust by means of adjusting screws (1).

Fig 2: Body Gap Dimensions
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Adjust headlights .

Fig 3: Identifying Adjusting Screws
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Replacement:

Modify xenon bulb for headlight .
Modify bulb for turn indicator .
Modify control unit for xenon headlights. See control unit for left or right xenon headlight.
Modify powertrain/electronics box for Adaptive Headlight.
Modify HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE of headlight washer system.
Modify adjusting screws.