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

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MODEL 205

Halogen headlamps

Fig 1: Identifying Halogen Headlamps

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Static LED headlamp

Fig 2: Identifying Static LED Headlamp

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Dynamic LED headlamp

Fig 3: Identifying Dynamic LED Headlamp

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Fig 4: Adjusting Headlamp

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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
	General information on checking/correcting headlamp adjustment		AH82.10-P-1000-01A
	Check
1	Check low beam setting; adjust if necessary	Halogen headlamp ECE version	AP82.10-P-8263R
		Halogen headlamp SAE version	AP82.10-P-8263Q
		Static LED headlamps, ECE version	AP82.10-P-8263U
		Static LED headlamps, SAE version	AP82.10-P-8263V
		Dynamic LED headlamps, ECE version	AP82.10-P-8263W
		Dynamic LED headlamps, SAE version Before the low beams are checked and set, all operation steps listed in the linked description must be performed carefully. Otherwise it cannot be guaranteed that the headlamps concerned are correctly set, which can then jeopardize the road safety of the vehicle!	AP82.10-P-8263T
2	Switch on high beam	On vehicles with active high beams assistant: ↓ Have a second person actuate the headlamp flasher in order to activate the high beams.
3	Check setting of high beam		AP82.10-P-8260-02D
3	Check setting of high beam	The high beams are adjusted when the corresponding low beam headlamp is adjusted; the high beams cannot be adjusted separately. Position the headlamp aimer (01) in front of the left high beam headlamp (E1e1). The same procedure is used to adjust the right side. If the high beam setting is not OK: ↓ Rectify the problem subject to a separate repair order.
4	Reset switch positions to input condition