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

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MODEL 216, 221

Fig 1: Identifying Headlamp Aimer And Rotary Light Switch (Model 216, 221)

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

shown on model 221

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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
4	Prepare headlamp aimer (01)
	Notes on determining headlamp aiming values		AH82.10-P-1005-01A
		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 gotis://E_82_01.0
5	Switch on low beam at rotary light switch (S1)	Do not switch on turn signal, rear fog lamp and Night View Assist!
6	Check headlamp range control for proper function		AP82.10-P-8250EW
6	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.
7.1	Switch on ignition	MODEL 216 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) MODEL 221 without CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
7.2	Start engine	MODEL 216 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) MODEL 221 with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
8	Get out with the engine running and close driver door	MODEL 216 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) MODEL 221 with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC))
9	Check low beam setting and adjust if necessary		AP82.10-P-8260-01SX
9	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.
10	Check setting of high beam		AP82.10-P-8260-02SX
11	Check front fog light adjustment and correct if necessary	On vehicles with front fog lamps
11	Check front fog light adjustment and correct if necessary	On vehicles with front fog lamps	AP82.10-P-8260-04SX
12.1	Switch off lights and ignition	MODEL 216 with CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) MODEL 221 without CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Put vehicle back in its original condition.
12.2	Switch off light and turn off engine	MODEL 216 without CODE 489 (AIRMATIC) MODEL 221 with CODE 487 (Active Body Control (ABC)) Put vehicle back in its original condition.
13	Adjust headlamp range controller on rotary light switch (S1) to match load condition	On vehicles with halogen headlamps
14	Close engine hood