63 11 980 Installing left or right headlight repair kit (headlight removed)

Precondition

Headlight removed

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Use the repair kit to replace damaged holders. The replacement of the headlamp is not required.

NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To protect the component from scratches: Place the component on a soft surface.

The repair kit for headlight can be used for the holders (1) and (2) and (3) and (4) and (5).

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Unlock the detents (1) in arrow direction and remove the part (2).
The part (2) is no longer required.

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Release the screw sleeve (1).

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If applicable, remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown (2).

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Attach the new holder (1) with the included screws (2). Remount the screw sleeve (3).

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Release the screw sleeve (1).

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If applicable, remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown (2).

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Attach the new holder (1) with the included screws (2).
Remount the screw sleeve (3) on the new holder (1).

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Disassemble the adjusting element (1).

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If applicable, remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown (2).

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Attach the new holder (1) with the included screws (2).
Remount the adjusting element (3) on the new holder (1).

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Disassemble the adjusting element (1).

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If applicable, remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown (2).

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Attach the new holder (1) with the included screws (2).
Remount the adjusting element (3) on the new holder (1).

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Release the screw (1).

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Read the position of the holder (1) on the scale (2) and note.
NOTE: Use the center point of the screw hole to determine the scale value.

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Release the screw (1) and remove the malfunctioning holder (2).

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Position the new holder (1) at the previously noted scale position and attach with the included screws (2).

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