Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Headlight (Adaptive Headlight)

63 12 015 - Removing and installing or replacing left headlight (adaptive 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).





Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim 51 11 156 Removing and Installing Front Bumper Trim
- Remove high-pressure nozzle of headlight washer system





Release screw (1) on headlight arm (2) (from wheel arch side). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ Specifications.





Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ Specifications.
M3:
Release screw (2). Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ Specifications.
Release wiring harness fastener (3) on headlight arm.
Remove high-pressure line and wiring harness from headlight arm.
Pull out headlight (4) slightly and disconnect associated plug connection.
Remove headlight (4) in direction of arrow.

Installation Note:
- Observe gap dimensions
- Adjust headlights Adjusting Headlights





Replacement up to 09/2008:
- Release screws (1) (tightening torque 63 12 2AZ Specifications) and remove headlight arm (2) from headlight
- Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight
- Remove control unit for xenon headlights
- Remove drive/electronics box for adaptive headlight
- If necessary, remove bulbs.
Replacement as from 09/2008:
- Remove direction indicator insert 63 13 080 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Turn Indicator Insert