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62 30 517 Adjusting Head-Up Display (Height Adjustment)

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.

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: Identifying Fold Seal
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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 counter-supports (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.

Center special tool 62 1 121  and secure with adjusting screws (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Counter-Supports With Special Tool (62 1 121)
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Check HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT using scale on special tool 62 1 121. 

If height adjustment is not correct:

Switch off ignition.

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (62 1 122, 62 1 121)
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