Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor V48 / V49, removing and installing

CAUTION:

HIGH VOLTAGE!
Always disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.

Removing

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Retaining Clip

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Remove screws - 1 - and - 2 -.
Release retaining clip - 3 - in direction of - arrow - and detach housing cover from headlamp housing.

Fig 2: Locating Screw And Cover Cap

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Fig 3: Identifying Adjuster Rod, Electrical Connection, Control Motor, Swivel Ball Head, And Mounting

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Remove adjuster rod - 3 - upwards out of headlamp housing.
Disconnect electrical connection - 4 -.
Turn control motor - 5 - for left-side headlamp in a clockwise direction, for right-side headlamp in counter-clockwise direction - arrow -.
Swivel ball head - 2 - of actuator shaft downwards out of mounting - 1 - on reflector.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

Push ball head of actuator shaft into mounting on reflector and turn control motor to limit stop in installation position.
Insert adjuster rod into headlamp housing.
Secure housing cover with screws and retaining clip.
Install headlamp Installing .

Reconnect battery. Required steps Reconnecting .
Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary → 00 - TECHNICAL DATA .

NOTE:

Headlamps must always be adjusted if the control motors are removed and installed or replaced.

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Cover cap with adjuster wheel to headlamp housing	1.5