Checking all the functions of the front and rear lights - wh8251pkw0000x(8251)
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Model 107 from 8/85; 123; 124, 129, 140 up to 6/93; 126 from 9/85; 201 from 1/85
Before working on vehicle with engine running, apply parking brake.
On vehicles with automatic transmission, shift transmission to "P".
| Lenses on front and rear lights | check for damage. |
| Hazard warning system and indicator lamps | check. |
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NOTE:
Key in steering wheel lock in position "0".
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| Instrument and switch lamps. | check. |
| Parking lamps/tail lamps | check. |
| Low beam headlamps | check. |
| High beam headlamps and high beam indicator | check. |
| Parking lamp, left and right | check. |
| Fog lamps/rear fog lamp and indicator lamp | check. |
| Stop lamp | check. |
| Reversing light | check. |
CHECKING HEADLAMP HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
| Engine | allow to run. |
| Low beam headlamps | switch on. |
| Control switch for headlamp range control | move to various positions. The two light beams from the headlamps should move uniformly. |
Checking headlamp adjustment with adjustment unit
NOTE:
Observe operating instructions for adjustment unit.
| Vehicle | park on level surface unladen. |
NOTE:
On vehicles with level control or hydropneumatic suspension (HPF), allow engine to run at medium speed for approx.
30 seconds. Move vehicle forward and backward to allow correction of axle.
| Specified tire pressure | check. |
| Driver's seat | load with 75 kg or one person. |
| Control switch for headlamp range control | set to "0". |
| Main headlamps/low beams, high beams | check, adjust, if required. |
| Fog lamps | check, adjust, if required. |
MODEL 124.036
| High beams | check, adjust, if required. |
NOTE:
Detailed description for adjustment of headlamps (RI 82-040 or 82-1130).
COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TESTER
| Designation | e.g. company, order no. |
| Adjustment unit for headlamps | Bosch |