Headlamps, removing and installing
Removing
- Turn light switch to position "0".
CAUTION:
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Remove front bumper cover → 63 BUMPER .
- Remove screw - 3 -.
- Loosen screws - 1 - and - 2 - (do not remove).
- Remove headlamp from body towards front.
- Disconnect electrical connection.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check adjusting nut - 1 - of adjuster for freedom of movement - arrows -.
- Screw in adjusting nut as far as it will go, but do not tighten.
- Insert headlamp and tighten screws - 1... 3 - two complete turns.
- Install front bumper cover → 63 BUMPER .
- Align headlamp with body contours and front bumper cover (note gap widths).
- Tighten screws in sequence - 2 - , - 1 - and - 3 -.
NOTE:
- When screws are tightened the adjusting nut of the adjuster element automatically rotates against the mounting point of the headlamp housing and fixes it in place.
- Check gaps; if necessary, repeat procedure for installing headlamp.
- Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary → 00 - TECHNICAL DATA .
Tightening torque
| Component - fastener | Nm |
| Headlamp to lock carrier - screw | 4.5 |