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

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MODEL 207, 212, 218 

Shown on model 212.002 

Fig 1: Checking Headlamps - Shown On Model 212.002
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INSPECT Check     
DANGER 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
DANGER 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 IMPORTANT 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 MODEL 207, 212, 218  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   MODEL 207, 212
IMPORTANT MODEL 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection)
Move engine hood to vertical position: 
Remove left and right clamping lever at top on left and right engine hood hinge.
AR88.40-P-1000EW
4 Prepare headlamp aimer (01)    
IMPORTANT Notes on determining headlamp aiming values   AH82.10-P-1005-01A
    IMPORTANT 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. Set specified headlamp inclination on scale of headlamp aimer (01).
Headlamp aimer
 
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
IMPORTANT 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 (S1) IMPORTANT The turn signal lamps, rear fog lamp and Night View Assist must not be switched on!  
8 Check headlamp range control for proper function IMPORTANT For vehicles with halogen headlamps, after completion of function test of headlamp range adjustment: ↓
Move headlamp range controller to 0 position.
AP82.10-P-8250EW 
9 Switch on ignition    
10 Check low beam setting and adjust if necessary MODEL 207 AP82.10-P-8260-01EC
    MODEL 212, 218
On vehicles with xenon or LED headlamps: ↓
Conduct zero position adjustment of headlamp subject to separate repair order.
AP82.10-P-8260-01EW
11 Check setting of high beam MODEL 207, 212, 218  
    MODEL 207 AP82.10-P-8260-02EC
    MODEL 212 AP82.10-P-8260-02EW
12 Check fog lamp setting and adjust if necessary MODEL 207, 212, 218
On vehicles with front fog lamps
 
    ENGINE 207, 212 AP82.10-P-8260-04EW
13 Switch off lights and ignition IMPORTANT Put vehicle back in its original condition.  
14 Adjust headlamp range controller (S1s8) to load condition On vehicles with halogen headlamps  
15 Close engine hood MODEL 207, 212, 218  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   MODEL 207, 212
IMPORTANT MODEL 207, 212 with CODE U60 (Pedestrian protection)
Close engine hood: Mount left and right clamping lever onto top on left and right engine hood hinge.
AR88.40-P-1000EW