63 17 200 Removing and installing (replacing) left headlight for target illumination

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NOTE: The time value of this job item does not include adjustment of the headlight for target illumination!
ADJUSTMENT OF HEADLIGHT FOR TARGET ILLUMINATION must be carried out after removal and installation!

IMPORTANT: Follow notes for HANDLING BULBS/LIGHT SOURCES (EXTERIOR LIGHTS)

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove ORNAMENTAL GRILLE IN BUMPER PANEL

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 63 12 7AZ .

Remove the headlight for targeted illumination (2) from the holder (3) in direction of arrow.

Unlock associated plug connection and disconnect.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight For Targeted Illumination, Holder, And Screws

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Replacement:

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .
Adjust headlights for targeted illumination. Choose from the following methods:
- ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTMENT AID

- ADJUSTMENT WITH MAHA LITE 3 ADJUSTMENT DEVICE

- ADJUSTMENT WITH NON-ELECTRONIC ADJUSTMENT DEVICE