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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2001330CI CONVERTIBLE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISLIGHTING AND HORNSRELAYS AND MODULES - LIGHTING AND HORNSHEADLAMP CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRREPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR LEFT XENON HEADLIGHT (M3)
2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)

Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (M3)

2001 BMW 330Ci Convertible (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (M3)



Replacing Control Unit For Left Xenon Headlight (M3)


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.







Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unclip control unit cover (3) and remove.

Installation Note: Make sure catches (2) are correctly seated.







Release screws (1) and (3) and nut (2).
Remove holder of control unit for xenon headlight (4) and place to one side.







Release screws (1) and remove retaining plate (2).
Detach control unit for xenon headlight (3) from holder of control unit for xenon headlight (4) and remove.
RENDER: 1.0x

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