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

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MODEL 171, 172

Model 171 shown

Fig 1: Adjusting Headlamp Beam (Model 171)

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	Risk of death due to high voltage in 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 touch parts conducting high voltage. Persons with active electronic implants (e.g. cardiac pacemakers) must never work on xenon headlamps. Switch off the 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 from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
1	Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface
2	Put vehicle in read-to-drive condition	Vehicle in ready-to-drive condition means: Curb weight Correct tire pressure Vehicle at normal level Steering is in straight-ahead position
3	Open engine hood
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4	Prepare headlamp aimer
	Notes on determining headlamp aiming values		AH82.10-P-1005-01A
		Align headlamp aimer approx. 10 to max. 30 cm in front of the headlamps parallel to the vehicle at the height of the light source. Adjust specified headlamp inclination on scale of headlamp aimer. Headlamp aimer gotis://E_82_01.0
5	Occupy driver seat with a person or load the seat with 75 kg	On vehicles with halogen headlamps and without level control system at front and rear axle
6	Check fill level of fuel tank	On vehicles with halogen headlamps and without level control system at front and rear axle If fuel tank is not full, compensate for missing weight by placing appropriate additional weights in luggage compartment.
7	Switch on low beam at exterior lights switch	Turn signals, rear fog lamp may not be switched on!
8	Check headlamp range control for proper function		AP82.10-P-8250EW
8	Check headlamp range control for proper function	For vehicles with halogen headlamps, after completion of function test of headlamp range adjustment: ↓ Move headlamp range controller to 0 position.
9	Switch on ignition
10	Check low beam setting and adjust if necessary		AP82.10-P-8260-01V
10	Check low beam setting and adjust if necessary	On vehicles with xenon or LED headlamps: ↓ Conduct zero position adjustment of headlamp subject to separate repair order.
11	Check setting of high beam		AP82.10-P-8260-02V
12	Check fog lamp setting and adjust if necessary	On vehicles with front fog lamps	AP82.10-P-8260-04V
13	Switch off lights and ignition	Put vehicle back in its original condition.
14	Adjust headlamp range controller to load condition	On vehicles with halogen headlamps
15	Close engine hood
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