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).





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front wheel arch cover front section 51 71 038 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Front Section)

Left headlight N62:

- Release engine oil cooler





Release screw (1) on front side panel.
Release screw (2) on headlight.
Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ [1][2]Headlamp.
Disconnect plug connection (3).
Unclip wiring harness (4).





Important!
Risk of damage!
Tape off front side panel in area (1).





Important!
Carry out the following work step carefully in order to avoid damaging the side panel, headlight and wiring harness.

Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ [1][2]Headlamp.

Press side panel (2) outwards slightly and feed out headlight towards rear.





Installation Note:
- Adjust headlight to body by way of knurled screws (1)
- Adjust headlights Adjusting Headlights





Replacement:
- Remove ignition unit/bulb for xenon headlight Replacing Ignition Unit for Left Xenon Headlight (With Xenon Bulb)
- Remove control unit for xenon headlights Replacing Control Unit for Left Xenon Headlight
- Remove drive unit for adaptive headlight Replacing Drive/Electronics Box for Left Adaptive Headlight
- If necessary, remove bulbs.