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Replacing Bulb for Left (or Right) Front Turn indicator




63 99 273 - Replacing bulb for left (or right) front turn indicator





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:
- If necessary, remove front wheel arch cover 51 71 038 Removing and Installing/Replacing Front Left or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Front Section)





Turn locks (1) counterclockwise through 180°.
Remove repair cover (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Installation Note:
Make sure guides (4) of repair cover (2) are correctly seated in wheel arch cover (3).





Note:
Headlight removed for purposes of clarity.

Turn direction indicator bulb holder (1) in direction of arrow and pull out of headlight.





Twist bulb for front direction indicator (1) in direction of arrow and remove from direction indicator bulb holder (2).

Installation Note:
Make sure bulb for front direction indicator (1) and sealing ring (3) are correctly seated on direction indicator bulb holder (2).
Note type of bulb Specifications.