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Set low beam - AP82.10-P-8260-01GX

DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage at xenon headlamps. Risk of explosion/risk of fire  caused by highly flammable materials in the vicinity of damaged xenon bulbs. Risk of injury  caused by UV light, hot components at xenon headlamps and glass splinters produced by bursting xenon bulbs. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhalation of mercury vapors and by toxic salts and mercury compounds being ingested or coming into contact with skin Do not come into contact with parts that are under high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants  (e.g. heart pacemakers) must never work on xenon headlamps. Switch off entire lighting system. Wear insulated safety shoes, safety glasses and protective gloves. Remove highly inflammable materials from the hazard area. Ensure sufficient ventilation in the working area. AS82.10-Z-0001-01A
  1. INSPECT Check low beam setting.

    IMPORTANT The light-dark boundary of the light beam must run along the horizontal separating line (4) and the angled line (5).

    Fig 1: Identifying Low Beam Setting
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  2. Correct the adjustment of the low beams if necessary by turning the adjusting screws (1, 2).

    IMPORTANT On vehicles with xenon headlamp unit: First connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and carry out a zero position adjustment in the headlamp range adjustment control unit in the control unit adaptations menu.

Left figure: halogen headlamp 

Right figure: xenon headlamp 

Fig 2: Identifying Halogen And Xenon Headlamp Adjustment Screws For Height And Side Adjustment
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