63 12 950 Replacing A Lower Holder For Headlight Mounting

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Remove complete headlight . See 63 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT , 63 12 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) or 63 12 012 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

Version with headlight cleaning system:

If necessary, release screws (1) and fold back H.P. nozzle (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And H.P. Nozzle

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Release screws (1) and remove holder for headlight mounting (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Headlight Mounting

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Installation:

Install holder for headlight mounting, tighten screws until hand tight.

Install headlight and adjust gap dimensions. See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Tighten down screws on holder for headlight mounting.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Gap Dimensions

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