Replacing Ignition Unit for Left Xenon Headlight

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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 and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.
Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights) Instructions for Handling Light Bulbs (Exterior Lights).





Important!
Ignition unit and xenon bulb are viewed as a single component from build date 09/07 and must not be separated.





Note:
Front wheel removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).
Feed out repair cover (2) in direction of arrow from front wheel arch trim (3) and fold down.





Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.
Remove cover (2) in direction of arrow from headlight (3) and feed out through opening in front wheel arch trim (4).





Build date up to 09/07:
Turn ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) approx. 30° counterclockwise and detach from headlight (3).

Note:
Plug connection (2) is automatically released by turning ignition unit for xenon headlight (1).

Feed out ignition unit for xenon headlight (1) through opening (4) in headlight and remove.





Build date after 09/07:
Unlock spring wire clips (2).
Feed out ignition unit for xenon headlight (3) from headlight.
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove ignition unit for xenon headlight (3).





Installation Note:
Make sure ignition unit for xenon headlight is exactly seated on headlight.
Make sure wiring harnesses are correctly routed.