63 12 010 Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon 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 protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... 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 Plug Connection, Hose Connection And High-Pressure Nozzle

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Installation:

Adjust gap dimensions by means of adjusting screws (1)
Adjust headlight

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Adjusting Screws
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Replacement:

Modify xenon bulb for headlights .
Modify bulb for direction indicator .
Modify control unit for xenon headlights .
Modify high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system. See 61 71 015 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING A SPRAY NOZZLE IN WINDSCREEN WASHER SYSTEM .
Modify adjusting screws.