67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster: Notes

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove headlight. See LEFT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) , LEFT HEADLIGHT (ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT) , RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) , or RIGHT HEADLIGHT (ADAPTIVE HEADLIGHT) .

Release screws (1) on cover (2) and remove from headlight (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 4AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight And Cover Screws

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Release screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Snap headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) out of mounting.

NOTE: Opening cover (4) makes it easier to feed in and engage vertical aim adjuster (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connection And Screws

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Engage ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) in mounting (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Ball Head Of Vertical Aim Adjuster In Mounting

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