BMW 7 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW 7 Series: Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight

WARNING: Version with xenon lighting system: 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.

Comply with notes and instructions on handling EXTERIOR LIGHTS.

Necessary preliminary tasks

  • Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 5AZ.

Remove control unit for xenon headlight (2) upwards from headlight (3).

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Fig. 62: Identifying Headlight And Screws

Installation: When installing control unit for xenon headlight (1), make sure sealing sleeve (2) is correctly seated.

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Fig. 63: Identifying Sealing Sleeve

REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT

Operation is described in: Replacing CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

REPLACING IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

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 device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)

Necessary preliminary work

  • Remove LEFT HEADLIGHT

Release screws (1) on cover (2) and remove from headlight (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ.

Installation note: The housing cover must be locked correctly.

Check seal.

Replace the housing cover, if necessary.

Observe NOTES FOR REPLACING THE PROTECTIVE CAP.

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Fig. 64: Identifying Headlight And Cover Screws

Disconnect plug connection (1) on ignition unit with bulb (3).

Unlock retainer (2) and remove ignition unit with bulb (3) in direction of arrow.

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Fig. 65: Disconnecting Plug Connection On Ignition Unit With Bulb

REPLACING RIGHT IGNITION UNIT FOR RIGHT XENON HEADLIGHT

Operation is described in: Replacing IGNITION UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT

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