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67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Up To 10/2003: 

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows component removed.

Release screws (1) and remove protective cap (2).

Installation: 

If necessary, replace seal of protective cap (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Feed out headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) in direction of arrow and pull out.

Fig 2: Locating Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster
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Installation: 

Pull out bulb holder of high-beam headlight.

Feed ball head (1) of headlight vertical aim adjuster into guide (2).

Fig 3: Removing High-Beam Headlight Bulb Holder
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From 10/2003: 

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Make sure seal of cover (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 4: Removing Cover And Releasing Screws
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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Loosen screws (2).

Feed headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) with ball head (4) in direction of arrow out of associated fixture and pull out.

Installation: 

Make sure ball head (4) is correctly seated in associated fixture.

Fig 5: Removing Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster
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All: 

Installation: 

Adjust headlights. Refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .