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Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight





Replacing Ignition Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (Coupe, Convertible)


WARNING:
Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.


Build status up to 03/2003:

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left headlight (xenon headlight).
Remove left headlight insert (xenon headlight).







Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Loosen screws (2).

Remove xenon headlight for xenon headlight (3).


Build status from 03/2003:

Unlock catch (1) and feed out/remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.






Installation:

Make sure retaining lugs (1), cover (2) and seal (3) are exactly seated.

Catch (4) must be fully locked.





Unclip electrical lead at point (1).

Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) approx. 30 degrees in direction of arrow and detach.

Plug connection (3) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (2).





Installation:

Make sure ignition unit for xenon headlight (2) is correctly engaged.