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62 30 517 Adjusting head-up display (height adjustment)

NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see INSTRUMENTS - SPECIAL TOOLS- 5-SERIES (E60) .

Special Tools Required: 

NOTE: The following text only describes how to adjust the height of the head-up display. How to correct a lopsided display (display adjustment) is described separately. Refer to 62 30 ... ADJUSTING HEAD-UP DISPLAY (DISPLAY ADJUSTMENT)  .
NOTE: Vehicles with head-up displays are fitted with special windscreens. These windscreens are marked with the letters "HUD" on the outside at bottom right below the seal (1)  . Prior to adjustment, fold seal (1) back and make sure that a correct windscreen is fitted.
Fig 1: Folding Seal Back
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Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Switch on test image for max. 1/2 hour.

If test image is operated for a longer period, switch fan to speed 3 to avoid overheating.

IMPORTANT: Do not scratch windscreen when installing and removing special tool 62 1 121.

Carefully engage special tool 62 1 121 in both countersupports (1) of sun visors.

NOTE: If special tool 62 1 121 is difficult to engaged, if necessary release its adjusting screws and turn/switch the associated locators.
Fig 2: Identifying Countersupports Of Sun Visors
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Center special tool 62 1 121 and secure with adjusting screws (2).

Check height adjustment using scale on special tool 62 1 121. If height adjustment is not correct (refer to INSTRUMENTS - TECHNICAL DATA- 545I (4.4L) E60 ):

Switch off ignition.

Fig 3: Aligning HUD Eccentric
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