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

Functional description of dynamic light spot headlight: see LEFT-HAND TARGETED ILLUMINATION AND RIGHT-HAND TARGETED ILLUMINATION .

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: 

• COMPLY WITH TEST PREREQUISITES FOR HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT .
• Position vehicle in front of vertical surface, e. g. a wall (1), as shown.
• Distance (A): 4 - 10 m
• Dim lighting is helpful.
• Have a tape measure and black adhesive tape (maximum width of 2 cm) ready.
  Fig 2: Adjusting Dynamic Light Spot Headlights Using Headlight Adjustment Aid (2 299 574)

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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:

• Insert rods (1) into mountings (2) with identification (A, B) and clamp.
• Insert rods (3) into mountings (2) with identification (C, D) and clamp.
• Position front mountings (C, D) with rods (3) on headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) as follows:
  • Mounting (C) at C5
  • Mounting (D) at D5
• Position rear mountings (A, B) with rods (1) on headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574) as follows:
  • Mounting (A) at A4
  • Mounting (B) at B4
• Secure the laser (4) on the adjustment aid of the headlight (2 299 574). To switch on the laser (4) slide up the flap in front of the laser (4).
  Fig 3: Positioning Headlight Adjustment Aid 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).

Fig 4: Aligning Headlight Adjustment Aid

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Position a suitable object, such as the displayed tool (4), laterally to the bead (3). Laser beam (1) must strike tool (4) at the point of intersection with bead (2).

If not, correct the alignment of the headlight adjustment aid (2 299 574).

Switch the ignition on.

Perform test procedure via path:

• Body
• Lights
• Headlights for targeted illumination

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 5: Measuring Distance Between Laser Beam And Floor

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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).

Fig 6: Measuring Distances

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Check adjustment of Dynamic Light Spot headlight 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).

Fig 7: Checking Adjustment Of Dynamic Light Spot Headlight

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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
Fig 8: Identifying Examples Of Light Patterns
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If necessary, adjust Dynamic Light Spot headlight (3) with screws (1, 2).

Fig 9: Identifying Adjustment Screws Of Dynamic Light Spot Headlight

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