Remounting Frontal Light Electronics Right (FLER)

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE Electrostatic discharge. Damage to or destruction of electrical components.

Leave electrical components in original packaging until just before they are installed. Use the original packaging only for any return shipments. Always package removed components straight away.
Read and comply with user information on using the associated special tool 12 7 060.
Only touch the housings of electrical components. Do not touch pins or multi-pin connectors directly.
Wear electrically conductive clothing and antistatic shoes (with ESD symbol).
For additional information see: 61 35... NOTES for ESD protection (electrostatic discharge)

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Notes on headlight adjustment are a fundamental requirement for these repair instructions and must be complied with at all times.
For additional information see: 63 10... Test PREREQUISITE for adjusting headlights

Remove the right-hand frontal light electronics (FLER)

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install the Frontal Light Electronics

Loosen screws (1).
Pull Frontal Light Electronics (2) out of the headlight.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
Remove the Frontal Light Electronics (2).

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Installing the right front light electronics (FLER)

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Install the Frontal Light Electronics
Check seal (3) on Frontal Light Electronics (2) for damage and replace it if necessary.
Connect connector (1).

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Check
After locking: check the tight fit of the plug connection.

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Result

» The tight fit is not correct.

Measure
Release the connector and check the lock for mechanical damage.
Measure
Replace any damaged connector components.
Measure
Position the connector at a right angle to the direction of insertion, push in and lock.
Measure
Check again for a tight fit.
Position the frontal light electronics (2) in the headlight.

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Frontal light electronics (FLE)
PT-SCREW 40x12	Tightening torque	1.5 Nm

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Follow-up Work

When replacing laser headlights: PROGRAMING/ENCODING the integrated laser control unit
Adjust HEADLIGHTS .