63 12 895 Replacing control unit for left or right adaptive 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 voltage 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 remove protective cap (2) from headlight (3).

Electronics box/control unit is locked in protective cap (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ .

NOTE: Graphic similar

Installation note:

Make sure electronics box/control unit (1) is correctly seated in protective cap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight, Protective Cap And Screws

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Pin housing (2) and gasket (3) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Electronics Box/Control Unit, Pin Housing, And Gasket

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Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .