Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (Xenon Headlight)

63 12 010 - Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (xenon headlight)





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) Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim 51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim.





Note:
Direction indicator (4) remains fitted.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ [1][2]Headlamp.
Release screw (2), gripping the threaded expander nut with a suitable tool in so doing. Tightening torque 63 12 8AZ [1][2]Headlamp.
Pull headlight (3) forwards slightly.
Disconnect associated plug connection and feed out headlight (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Installation Note:
Adjust headlight to fit by way of the four screw fastening points.
Observe gap dimensions.
Adjust headlight Adjusting Headlights.





Replacement:
- Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight
- Remove control unit for xenon headlights Replacing Control Unit for Left Xenon Headlight
- If necessary, remove bulbs.