63 12 860 Replacing control unit for left or right 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) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEADLIGHT

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

Fig 1: Identifying Xenon Headlight Control Unit Screws

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

Installation note:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Control Unit, Plug Connection And Sealing Cup

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