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Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Headlight (Halogen Headlight)




63 12 007 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right headlight (halogen headlight)





Warning!
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) 63 99 ... 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).





Release screws (1). Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ Specifications.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Version with headlight washer system:
- Pull headlight forwards slightly and detach hose connection (3) from high-pressure nozzle (4).
Remove headlight.





Installation Note:
- Adjust gap dimensions by means of adjusting screws (1)
- Adjust headlight [1][2]63 10 004 Adjusting Headlights





Replacement:
- Modify halogen bulb for headlight Replacing Halogen Bulb For Headlight on Left
- Modify halogen bulb for high-beam headlight Replacing Halogen Bulb For High-Beam Headlight on Left
- Modify bulb for direction indicator [1][2]63 99 273 Replacing Bulb For Left (or Right) Front Turn Indicator
- If necessary, modify high-pressure nozzle Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right High-Pressure Nozzle of Headlight Washer System of headlight washer system
- Modify adjusting screws