Adjusting headlamps when driving abroad - AH82.10-P-0001-01A

Model 164, 169, 171, 203, 204.0/2, 209, 211, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251 headlamp with projection system (with Halogen or xenon headlamps)

For model 164, 169, 171, 203, 204.0/2 with halogen headlamps, 209, 211, 215, 219, 220, 221, 230, 245, 251 the headlamps are mechanically converted.

Pressing a lever changes the position of a movable covering. The movable covering then conceals the part of the light beam which - through corresponding projection - is responsible for illuminating the edge of the roadway.

The lever for this purpose is located next to the bulb and can be accessed after removing the corresponding cover on the headlamp housing.

The lever's location, version and actuation are dependent on the manufacturer of the headlamp and the model.

Observe the safety regulations pertaining to handling high-voltage parts on xenon and bi-xenon headlamps.

On model 204.0/2 with xenon headlamps, on model 211 with xenon headlamps as of 1.6.06 and on model 216 the conversion process for the headlamp is conducted electronically using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

The setting must be checked after any adjustment using a headlamp aimer.

Change to light beam following adjustment of movable covering (2) (viewed from rear through lamp aperture (3)).

The overview shows the status for right-hand traffic.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamps Adjusting

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Model 164 with halogen headlamps

Fig 2: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 164 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 164 with xenon headlamps

Fig 3: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 164 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 169 with halogen headlamps

Fig 4: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 169 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 169 with xenon headlamps

Fig 5: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 169 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 171 with halogen headlamps

Fig 6: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 171 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 171 with xenon headlamps

Fig 7: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 171 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 203 with xenon headlamps

Fig 8: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 203 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 204.0/2 with halogen headlamps

Fig 9: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 204.0/2 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 204.0/2 with xenon headlamps

On model 204.0/2 with xenon headlamps, headlamp adjustment is not mechanical. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:

"Control units" menu item
"Body" menu item
"Left xenon headlamp control unit" menu item
Menu item "Control unit adaptations"

Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps

Fig 10: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 209 With Bi-Xenon Headlamps

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Model 209 with bi-xenon headlamps with integrated curve illumination

Fig 11: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 209 With Bi-Xenon Headlamps

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Model 211 with halogen headlamps

Only one of the two levers (7) must be adjusted. The other lever (7) moves automatically in parallel.

Fig 12: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 211 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 211 with xenon headlamps up to 31.5.06

Fig 13: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 211 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 211 with xenon headlamps as of 1.6.06 and model 216

For model 211 with xenon headlamps as of 1.6.06 and model 216, headlamp adjustment is not mechanical. The headlamps are adjusted using STAR DIAGNOSIS.

Procedure:

"Control units" menu item
"Body" menu item
"Left xenon headlamp control unit" menu item
Menu item "Control unit adaptations"

Model 219 with halogen headlamps

Fig 14: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 219 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 219 with xenon headlamps

Fig 15: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 219 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 215 with xenon headlamp (top picture)

Model 220 with xenon headlamp (bottom picture)

Fig 16: Identifying Lever - Model 215 And 215 With Xenon Headlamp

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Model 220 with halogen headlamps

Fig 17: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 220 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 221 with halogen headlamps

Fig 18: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 221 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 221 with xenon headlamps

Fig 19: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 221 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 230

Fig 20: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 230

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Model 245 with halogen headlamps

Fig 21: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 245 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 245 with xenon headlamps

Fig 22: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 245 With Xenon Headlamps

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Model 251 with halogen headlamps

Fig 23: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 251 With Halogen Headlamps

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Model 251 with xenon headlamps

Fig 24: Identifying Left, Right Front Headlamp Unit And Lever - Model 251 With Xenon Headlamps

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