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

MODEL 204.0 /2 /3 /9 

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Aimer And Exterior Lights Switch

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shows model 204.041 

MODIFICATION NOTES

20.1.11

Steering wheel must be in straight-ahead position, added

Operation step 2

	Check
	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
	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	Tire inflation analyzer - mobile - with / without reservoir
2	Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface	The vehicle must be in the ready to drive condition (curb weight, fuel tank full or corresponding additional weight) and the steering in the straight-ahead position.
3	One person to occupy the driver seat or load the seat with 75 kg	Except vehicles with code (483) ADVANCED AGILITY package
4	Prepare headlamp aimer (01)	Align headlamp aimer (01) approx. 10 to max. 30 cm in front of the headlamps parallel to the vehicle at the height of the light source. Adjust the specified headlamp inclination on the scale of the headlamp aimer (01): ↓
		Notes on determining headlamp aiming values Headlamp aimer - mobile	AH82.10-P-1005-01A
5	Start the engine and switch on the low beam at the exterior lights switch (S1)	Do not  switch on flasher and rear fog lamp!
6.1	Check headlamp range adjustment for proper operation by adjusting the headlamp range controller	Vehicles with halogen headlamps The light beams of the headlamps must adjust evenly.
6.2	Check function of headlamp range adjustment through placement of additional weights in the luggage compartment	Vehicles with xenon headlamps The height of the light-dark boundary shall not change when loading or unloading the weights.
7.1	Move headlamp range controller to 0 position	Vehicles with halogen headlamps
7.2	Remove additional weights from the luggage compartment	Vehicles with xenon headlamps
8	Check low beams adjustment and correct if necessary	Vehicles with bi-xenon headlamps, correct the adjustment subject to separate repair invoice.	AP82.10-P-8260-01CW
9	Check setting of high beam		AP82.10-P-8260-02CW
10	Check setting of front fog lamps and correct if necessary	Vehicles with front fog lamps	AP82.10-P-8260-04CW
11	Switch off light and turn off engine