51 64 043 Replacing left or right headlight mounting

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT PANEL
Remove HEADLIGHT
Release engine compartment lid catch in headlight mounting
Remove SUPPORT FOR BUMPER TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 64 5AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 64 3AZ .

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 64 2AZ .

Remove headlight mounting (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Mounting Screws

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Replacement:

Undo screws (1) on headlight mounting (3) and modify holder (2).

Tightening torque 51 64 3AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Mounting Screw

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