63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore, before removing, disconnect all components from the voltage supply (lighting system and ignition off).
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.
Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION) .

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 Left Headlight High Pressure Nozzle, Hose Connection, Plug Connections And Screws

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Installation note:

Adjust gap dimensions by means of adjusting screws (1)

Fig 2: Gap Dimensions
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Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Fig 3: Identifying Gap Dimension Adjusting Screw

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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 XENON HEADLIGHT or CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT
Modify HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE of headlight cleaning system
Modify adjusting screws