63 12 870 Replacing ignition unit for left xenon headlight (with xenon bulb)

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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.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) .

IMPORTANT: Ignition unit and xenon bulb are viewed as a single component and must not be separated.

Unlock retaining tab (1) and remove cover (2) from headlight.

Installation:

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated on headlight.

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Tab And Cover

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Unlock spring wire clips (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight.

Installation:

Make sure ignition unit (3) is exactly seated in headlight.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Xenon Headlight Ignition Unit

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