Installing headlight repair kit
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
Mechanical effects.
Paint damage.
- Mask those working areas at risk with yellow plastic adhesive tape.
- Remove and install heavy or bulky components with the aid of another person/other persons.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
In order to guarantee the quality of the Driver Assistance functions in vehicles with concealed radar sensors, the component may be repainted only in compliance with the repair specifications described in the service information "Standards for refinishing paint with a sensor system".
No stickers or films (transparent or colored) may be affixed in the transmission areas of the radar sensors.
If there are no radar sensors fitted, the component may be painted.
The following features can be used to identify whether radar sensors are installed on the vehicle:
Radar sensors are installed at the rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame).
Radar sensors are installed at the front and rear if the triangular warning light is present on the exterior mirror (in the mirror glass or on the mirror frame) in conjunction with optional equipment S5ATA or S5AUA.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY RELEASING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANELS .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING HEADLIGHT .
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
To protect the component from scratches: Place the component on a soft surface.
To protect the component from scratches: Place the component on a soft surface.
- Note that the repair kit for the headlight can be used for the holders (1), (2) and (3).
All possible variants are described below.
- Version A:
Remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown.
- Position the holder (1) on the lamp.
- Tighten the screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Headlight repair kit screw | ||
| PT screw, 40x14.3 | Tightening torque | 1.5 Nm |
- Version B:
Remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown.
- Position the holder (1) on the lamp.
- Tighten the screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Headlight repair kit screw | ||
| PT screw, 40x14.3 | Tightening torque | 1.5 Nm |
- Version C:
Remove the damaged holder (1) along the dotted line as shown.
- If applicable, remount the (1) adjusting element.
- Position the holder (1) on the lamp.
- Tighten the screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Headlight repair kit screw | ||
| PT screw, 40x14.3 | Tightening torque | 1.5 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING HEADLIGHT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .