Headlamps, removing and installing

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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 .

Fig 1: Locating Screws

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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:

Fig 2: Checking Adjusting Nut Of Adjuster For Freedom Of Movement

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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.

Fig 3: Locating Screws

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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