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Check and correct the adjustment of the headlamps - AP82.10-P-8260T

MODEL 211 

MODIFICATION NOTES

15.1.08 Load driver seat, added Operation step 7
INSPECT Check     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by high voltage levels present at xenon headlamps.
Risk of explosion/fire hazard  due to highly flammable substances in the area of damaged xenon bulbs
Risk of injury  due to UV light, hot components on xenon headlamps and glass splinters when xenon bulbs burst
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
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
1 Check tire inflation pressure, correct if necessary    
2 Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface IMPORTANT Vehicle must be in curb condition (curb weight, fuel tank full or corresponding additional weight).  
3 Shift transmission to position "N" and open side window Vehicles with code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)  
4 Get out with the engine running and close driver door Vehicles with code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)  
5 Press switch for level control and raise vehicle level, then lower to normal level Vehicles with code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)
IMPORTANT Reach through the open side window.
 
6 Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system and set vehicle center to adjustment level With model 211.2 with standard headlamps without code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) *BE82.10-P-1001-01E 
7 One person to occupy the driver seat or load the seat with 75 kg Except vehicles with code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension)  
8 Prepare headlamp aimer IMPORTANT Align headlamp aimer approx. 50 cm in front of the headlamps parallel with the vehicle at the height of light source. Adjust specified headlamp inclination on scale of headlamp aimer.
Headlamp aimer http://gotis.aftersales.mercedes-benz.com 
 
9 Start the engine and switch on low beam IMPORTANT Vehicles with code 489 AIRmatic (semi-active air suspension): Put your arm through open side window.  
10.1 Check function of headlamp range adjustment by adjusting headlamp range adjustment switch Except vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination
IMPORTANT The light beams of the headlamps must adjust evenly.
 
10.2 Check function of headlamp range adjustment through placement of additional weights in the luggage compartment Vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination
IMPORTANT The height of the light-dark boundary shall not change when loading or unloading the weights.
 
11.1 Set switch for headlamp range adjustment to position 0 Except vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination  
11.2 Remove additional weights from the luggage compartment Vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination  
12 Check low beam setting and correct if necessary IMPORTANT For vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination, correct adjustment subject to separate repair order, to do so: ↓
Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and move headlamp to zero position.
AP82.10-P-8260-01A
13 Check setting of high beam   AP82.10-P-8260-02A
14 Check setting of front fog lamps and correct if necessary   AP82.10-P-8260-04A
15 Detach STAR DIAGNOSIS For model 211.2 with standard headlamps without code 489 Airmatic (semi-active air suspension) and following adjustment operations on vehicles with code 614 Bi-xenon headlamp unit and code 615 Bi-xenon headlamp unit with integrated curve illumination  
16 Switch off light and turn off engine    
TEST VALUES FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTS

Number Designation Model 211.2 without code 489a, 614, 615a
BE82.10-P-1001-01E Vehicle level when checking and adjusting the headlamps mm +6