67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)

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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 bulb) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

IMPORTANT: Danger of injury!
Risk of damage!
Do not make any cutting movements when removing the sprayed-on cover.
The cover may only be separated from the housing by punching. A groove of reduced wall thickness shows the punching line.
Cutting movements may damage cables inside the headlight.
The sealing edge must not be damaged!

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove HEADLIGHT
Remove IGNITION DEVICE

Removal:

Open lid (1).

Disengage connector (2) inwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Connector Lid And Connector

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Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Lid Screw

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Disconnect the connector (1).

Release screw (2).

Thread headlight beam throw adjuster (3) out.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Beam Throw Adjuster, Connector And Screw

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Installation:

Ball head of headlight beam throw adjuster (1) must be threaded into fixture (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Ball Head Headlight Beam Throw Adjuster

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Tighten the screw (2) on the headlight beam throw adjuster (3).

Connect the connector (1).

Fig 5: Identifying Headlight Beam Throw Adjuster, Connector And Screw

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Tighten down screw (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Lid Screw

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Engage connector (2) from inside.

Close lid (1).

Fig 7: Identifying Connector Lid And Connector

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Required reworking:

Install IGNITION DEVICE
Install HEADLIGHT
Adjust HEADLIGHTS

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER at front

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, the headlight is shown removed.

Cut out headlight housing (1) along line (2) with a suitable tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Housing, Line And Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

Feed out adjustment motor (2) and disconnect plug connection (3).

Fig 2: Identifying Adjustment Motor, Plug Connection And Screws

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NOTE: Work is shown on an E90 headlight by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicles.

Installation note:

Slide headlight insert (1) upwards in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Sliding Headlight Insert Upwards In Direction Of Arrow

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Feed ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) into mounting (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Ball Head Headlight Beam Throw Adjuster

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Secure cover (1) supplied in repair kit with screws (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Cover, Repair Kit With Screws

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After installation:

Adjust HEADLIGHTS .