Headlamps, Removing and Installing
Removing
CAUTION:
Risk of injury due to high voltage, injury risk and environmental hazard.
- Usage and safety information for gas discharge headlamps → 94 - LIGHTS, SWITCHES - EXTERIOR .
- Remove front bumper cover → 63 - BUMPERS .
- With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) wire → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
- Remove bolts - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.
- Disconnect electrical connector - 2 -.
- Remove headlamp toward front.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
- Check adjustment nut - 4 - of adjusting element for smooth running - arrows -.
- Turn adjustment nut completely downward, but do not tighten.
- Insert headlamp.
- Install front bumper cover → 63 - BUMPERS .
- Align headlamp to contours of body (gap widths).
NOTE:
- Headlight can be aligned by loosening bolts - 1 through 3 - and altering height of holders.
NOTE:
- Headlamp can be aligned at top edge by loosening bolts - arrows - and swivelling headlamp housing.
- Tighten bolts - 1 - and - 3 through 5 -.
NOTE:
- Tightening bolt - 3 - automatically turns adjusting nut on adjuster towards headlamp housing mounting point and secures housing in specified location.
- When tightening, do not press on screw so that adjusting nut on adjuster can rotate freely.
- Connect battery. Required actions → Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting .
- Adjust headlamps after installing → 01 - MAINTENANCE .
Tightening torque
| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| Headlamp to lock carrier | 6 |