BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing (Replacing) Left Headlight - Led Technology

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
  Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).

Fig. 46: Identifying Expanding Rivets On Engine Compartment Lid Seal

Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.

Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.

Tightening torque: 4, 0 Nm

Fig. 47: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Seal And Headlight Screws

Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque: 4, 0 Nm

Fig. 48: Identifying Headlight Screws

Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.

Fig. 49: Pulling Out Headlight In Direction

Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).

Fig. 50: Identifying Plug Connection On Headlight

Replacement only:

• Remove HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE
• Remove LED MAIN LIGHT MODULE
• Remove LED CORNERING LIGHT MODULE
• Remove TURN INDICATOR INSERT

Installation note: ADJUST headlight.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) RIGHT HEADLIGHT - LED TECHNOLOGY

Operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING (REPLACING) LEFT HEADLIGHT - LED TECHNOLOGY

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT)

Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT HEADLIGHT

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT (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 device, control unit and bulb) may only be carried out by qualified personnel.

Necessary preliminary work

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
  Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER
  Lever out expanding rivets (1) on engine compartment lid seal (2).

Fig. 51: Identifying Expanding Rivets On Engine Compartment Lid Seal

Remove seal for engine compartment lid (2) on left.

Release screws (1) on headlight (3) at top.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ.

Fig. 52: Identifying Engine Compartment Lid Seal And Headlight Screws

Release screws (1) on headlight (2) at bottom.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ.

Fig. 53: Identifying Headlight Screws

Pull out headlight (1) in direction of arrow slightly.

Fig. 54: Pulling Out Headlight In Direction

Disconnect plug connection (1) on headlight (2) and remove headlight.

Fig. 55: Identifying Plug Connection On Headlight

IMPORTANT: Follow instructions for HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS).

Replacement

• If necessary, remove bulbs
  Note BULB TYPE.

Replacement only

• Remove IGNITION DEVICE FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
• Remove CONTROL UNIT FOR XENON HEADLIGHT
• Remove XENON LIGHT MODULE
• Remove TURN INDICATOR INSERT
• If necessary, REMOVE CORNERING LIGHT
• For F07/F10/F11: Remove bulbs for front left side lights (LED module)

Installation note:
ADJUST headlight.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT FOG LAMP

Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT FOG LAMP.

REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT)

Operation is described in: Removing and installing LEFT HEADLIGHT

REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LED TECHNOLOGY OF HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE ON RIGHT

Operation is described in: REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT DRIVER MODULE (LED HEADLIGHT)

Removing And Installing/Replacing Headlight Driver Module

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.

Necessary preliminary tasks

• Remove FRONT LEFT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Release screws (1) on headlight (2).

Tightening torque 63 12 3AZ.

Remove headlight driver module (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig. 56: Removing Headlight Driver Module

Unlock plug connection (1) and disconnect in direction of arrow from headlight driver module (2).

Fig. 57: Unlocking Plug Connection

Installation

When fitting, make sure headlight driver module (1) is correctly seated on sealing sleeve (2).

Fig. 58: Identifying Headlight Driver Module On Sealing Sleeve

Replacement

Teach in headlight driver module (1) via vehicle diagnosis.

• Service functions
• Body
• Lights
• Learning turn signal indicator

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