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

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MODEL 117, 156, 176, 242, 246

Illustrated: model 176

Fig 1: Adjusting Headlamps Beam (Model 176)

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	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
	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
	Notes on determining headlamp aiming values		AH82.10-P-1005-01A
	Check
1	Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface
2	Put vehicle in ready-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
4	Prepare headlamp aimer	Align headlamp aimer approx. 10 to maximum 30_cm in front of the headlamps parallel to the vehicle level with 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	For vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps
6	Check fill level of fuel tank	For vehicles equipped with halogen headlamps and without level control system at front and rear axle If the fuel tank is not full, compensate for the missing weight by placing appropriate additional weights in the luggage compartment.
7	Switch on low beam at exterior lights switch	The turn signal system, rear fog lamp and the Night View Assist may not be switched on!
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.	AP82.10-P-8250EW
9	Switch on ignition
10	Check low beam setting and adjust if necessary		AP82.10-P-8260-01GI
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-8260-02GI
12	Check fog lamp setting and adjust if necessary	On vehicles with front fog lamps
12	Check fog lamp setting and adjust if necessary	On vehicles with front fog lamps	AP82.10-P-8260-04GI
13	Switch off lights and ignition	Restore vehicle to original condition.
14	Adjust headlamp range controller to load condition	On vehicles with halogen headlamps
15	Close engine hood