Headlamps, Through 05.08, Adjusting

Procedure

Follow the complete test and adjustment requirements. Refer to HEADLAMPS, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING CONDITIONS .

Vehicles with halogen headlamps,

-- Set the range position thumbwheel to the 0 position.

Vehicles with gas discharge headlamps,

-- Select the basic setting function in Guided Fault Finding or Guided Functions.

-- Select the function or path,

Vehicle brand
	Vehicle model
		Engine codes
			55 Dynamic range control (with AFS) J431
				55 Basic setting (repair group 94)

-- Follow the instructions on the Vehicle Diagnosis Tester display.

All Vehicles

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Adjustment Graph

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-- Switch on low beams.

The horizontal light-dark border must touch the dividing line -1- on the adjusting unit test surface.
The point -2- between the left horizontal part and the right vertical part of the light-dark border must run vertically through the central mark -3-. The bright core of the light beam must be to the right of the vertical.

NOTE:

To determine the inflection point -2- more easily, cover and uncover the left half of the headlamp several times. Then check low beam again.

After correct headlamp adjustment, the center of the high beam light beam must be on the central marking -3-.

Halogen Headlamps

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Adjusting Screws

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-- To adjust the height of the headlamp, set the light-dark border just under the dividing line with the adjustment screws -1- and -2- with the same number of turns.

-- Then adjust the light-dark border, starting from the bottom, on the dividing line.

-- For side adjustment, turn adjusting screw -1-.

NOTE:

The allocation on the right headlamp is reversed.

HID Headlamps

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Adjusting Screws

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-- To adjust the height of the headlamp, set the light-dark border just under the dividing line with the adjustment screw -2-.

-- Then adjust the light-dark border, starting from the bottom, on the dividing line.

-- For side adjustment, turn adjusting screw -1-.

NOTE:

The allocation on the right headlamp is reversed.

-- After the headlamp is adjusted, complete the basic setting. Switch off the ignition and disconnect the diagnostic connector.