63 12... US version: Remove the horizontal blocking before adjusting the headlight (330i xDrive Wagon, 328d xDrive Wagon, 330i GT xDrive, 340i GT xDrive)

Required Special Tools: 

• 23 0 490

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Check: 

Check the adjustment screw for horizontal adjustment for blockage (schematic illustration. If necessary, consult the vehicle specific service information on headlight adjustment for the exact positioning of the adjustment screws.)

Desired state: 

The adjustment screw for horizontal adjustment must be blocked with a plug (1) (schematic illustration)

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Result: 

The plug (1) is installed in the adjustment screw for horizontal adjustment (schematic illustration)

The plug (1) shows damages/deformations on the ribs/borings  which point to possible manipulations of the headlight adjustment.

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Measure: 

Remove the blocking from the adjustment screw for horizontal adjustment.

To prevent damages to the vehicle, fix the impact weight (2) of the special tool 23 0 490 by applying adhesive tape (1) near the handle.

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Turn the special tools into the 23 0 490 plugs and remove the adjusting screw with a pulling motion (schematic illustration).

Result: 

The plug (1) is installed in the adjusting screw for horizontal adjustment and show no damages/deformations  which point to possible manipulations of the headlight adjustment (schematic illustration).

Measure: 

No check and/or adjustment of the horizontal adjustment is necessary.

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