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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2008M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRELAYS AND MODULESRELAYS AND MODULES - LIGHTING AND HORNSHEADLAMP ALIGNMENT CONTROL MODULESERVICE AND REPAIRREMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONTROL UNIT FOR ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)
Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit for Adaptive Headlight
2008 BMW M5 (E60) V10-5.0L (S85)SECTION Removing and Installing/Replacing Control Unit for Adaptive Headlight
61 35 795 - Removing and installing/replacing control unit for adaptive headlight
Important!
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection) 61 35 ... Notes on ESD Protection (Electro Static Discharge).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove trim for instrument panel 51 45 181 Removing and Installing/Replacing Bottom Right Trim For Instrument Panel, bottom left
Unlock catch (1) in direction of arrow.
Pull control unit for adaptive headlight (2) out of equipment carrier (3) slightly.
Unfasten plug connection (4) and disconnect.
Remove control unit for adaptive headlight (2).
Replacement:
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.