63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left 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 (control unit, ignition unit with bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See 61 35... NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove headlight .

Release screws (1) and fold down control unit. Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Left Xenon Headlight Control Unit Screws

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Disconnect plug connections (1) and remove control unit (2).

Installation:

Make sure cup seal (3) is correctly seated on xenon headlight.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections, Cup Seal And Control Unit

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