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63 10 022 Adjusting dynamic light spot headlights (with headlight adjustment aid)

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Laser radiation at headlight adjustment aid.
Do not look into the beam!

Necessary preliminary work: 

NOTE: Dynamic Light Spot headlight must be adjusted in the following cases: 
  • After removing and installing/replacing the Dynamic Light Spot headlight
  • After removing and installing/replacing the front bumper panel
  • In the event of customer complaints about the lighting performance
Fig 1: Adjusting Dynamic Light Spot Headlight With Headlight Adjustment Aid
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Requirements for adjusting the Dynamic Light Spot headlight with headlight adjustment aid: 

NOTE: Headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) and mountings (2) are labelled (see middle illustration):
  • Headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) has label A, B, C, D with the associated numbers 1 to 5.
  • Mountings (2) are labelled A, B, C, D.
  • Fig 2: Positioning Mounting On Headlight Adjustment Aid (2 299 574)
    G11181708Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Position of mounting (2) on headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) is specified:

  • Here by way of example mounting (B) at B4.

Prepare the headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) as shown:

Fig 3: Positioning Headlight Adjustment Aid (2 299 574) At Marked Openings In Engine Compartment
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Position headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) at marked openings (1) in engine compartment as shown.

Align headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) with longitudinally adjustable rods (2) using bubble level (3).

Attention! 

During the alignment of the adjustment aid of the headlight (2 299 574) by means of the bubble level (3) do not use the vehicle as a support! 

NOTE: The height of the headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) is not specified.

Attention! 

When the high-beam headlight is correctly set to prevent dazzle, the laser beam is at the height of the middle of the vehicle! 

Fig 4: Identifying Headlight Adjustment Aid (2 299 574)
G11181710Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Align laser (position 4 in image RB6300274) by slight twisting towards right or left in such a way that laser beam (1) meets exactly the center of the screw (2).

Switch the ignition on.

Perform test procedure via path:

Fig 5: Measuring Distance Between Middle Of Dynamic Light Spot Headlight And Floor
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Determining distances: 

Measure and note down distance (A) between middle of Dynamic Light Spot headlight (3) and floor (2).

Measure and note down distance (B) between laser beam (1) and floor (2) on the vehicle  .

Determine and note down distance (C):

Distance (C) = distance (B) - distance (A)

Fig 6: Identifying Adhesive Tape Markings
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Attach adhesive tape markings (3, 4, 5 shown in black in the graphic) to the wall: 

  1. Mark vertical laser beam (1) for example with adhesive tape (3) to wall (distance from floor (6) approx. 20 cm).
  2. Measure and mark distance (B) (see table below) at the upper and lower end of the adhesive tape (3) on both sides. Connect the marks with the adhesive tape (4).
  3. Measure distance (C) from the previous operation from the horizontal laser beam (2) on both sides downwards and mark with adhesive tape (5).
Vehicle Distance B
F01, F02, F03 75 cm
F07, F10, F11, F18 73 cm
Fig 7: Checking Dynamic Light Spot Headlight Distance
G11181713Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Check setting of headlight for targeted illumination as follows: 

Light pattern of the Dynamic Light Spot headlight must be within the area (1) on both sides.

Here 1/3 of the light pattern must be above and 2/3 below line (2).

NOTE: The adjustment is checked on the left and right sides separately.
Fig 8: Checking Dynamic Light Spot Headlight Adjustment Patterns
G11181714Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Examples of light patterns: 

  1. Incorrect setting: horizontally too high, vertically too far left
  2. Incorrect setting: horizontally too high, vertically too far right
  3. Incorrect setting: horizontally correct, vertically too far right
  4. Correct setting

If necessary, adjust Dynamic Light Spot headlight (3) with screws (1.2).

NOTE: Upper screw (1) is for height adjustment.
Lower screw (2) is for lateral adjustment.
Fig 9: Identifying Dynamic Light Spot Headlight With Screws
G11181715Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.