Check, adjust low beams - AP82.10-P-8263T

Model 205, 253 with code 460 (Canada version) with code 640 (High-performance LED) except code 620 (Halogen headlamps with integral LED daytime running lamps) except code 631 (Static LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) except code 632 (Headlamps, LED, static, right-side traffic) except code 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic) except code 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic) 

Model 205, 253 with code 494 (US version) with code 640 (High-performance LED) except code 620 (Halogen headlamps with integral LED daytime running lamps) except code 631 (Static LED headlamps, left-hand traffic) except code 632 (Headlamps, LED, static, right-side traffic) except code 641 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, left-side traffic) except code 642 (Headlamps, LED, dynamic, right-side traffic) 

Shown in model 205 

Fig 1: Checking Low Beams - Shown On Model 205

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Dynamic LED headlamp, SAE version, shown in model 205 

Fig 2: Identifying Dynamic LED Headlamp - Shown On Model 205

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Light gradient for low beams 

Fig 3: Adjusting Low Beams Light Gradient

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Shown in model 205 

Fig 4: Identifying Height Adjusting Screw - Shown On Model 205

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Shown in model 253 

Fig 5: Identifying Height Adjusting Screw - Shown On Model 253

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Light gradient for diagnostic light pattern 

Fig 6: Adjusting Diagnostic Light Pattern

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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
	Preparatory tasks
1	Determine degree of inclination for main headlamps
	Notes on determining headlamp aiming values		AH82.10-P-1005-01A
		The degree of inclination for the main headlamps is specified on the model plate on the B-pillar on the passenger side.
2	Park the vehicle on a horizontal, level surface	Maximum permissible height difference of surface for: Vehicle: ±1 mm/m, Headlamp aimer (01): ±0.5 mm/m.
3	Prepare vehicle for checking/correcting headlamp adjustment		AP82.10-P-8260-10C
4	Align headlamp aimer (01)	It is essential to align the headlamp aimer (01) parallel to the front of the vehicle. The headlamp adjustment will otherwise be incorrect, which can then jeopardize the road safety of the vehicle! Align the headlamp aimer (01) at a distance (A) of approx. 30 cm in front of the left or right front lamp unit (E1) level with the left or right low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) parallel to the front of the vehicle. Other country-specific regulations or specifications in the operating instructions from the headlamp aiming device manufacturer must be observed accordingly.
5	Set specified degree of inclination for main headlamps at headlamp aimer (01)
6	Switch on low beam	When testing and adjusting the low beams, make sure that the extended fog light function is not active.
	Check and, if necessary, adjust (checking and adjustment of the low beams is described at the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16); the same procedure is used for the right side.)
7.1	Check height adjustment of left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16); adjust if necessary	For vehicle with steel suspension on front and rear axle. If for a low beam light gradient the height adjustment is correct, the light-dark boundary (1) of the light gradient for the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) to the left of the center mark (3) must be congruent with the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01), as shown in the colored image. The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the height adjustment (2), as shown in the color image. If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct: ↓ Adjust zero position using diagnostic system in headlamp control unit. Diagnosis → Control units view → Setup → SG-SW left headlamp → Adaptations → Zero position adjustment.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Prepare alignment of headlamp aimer (01).
			AP82.10-P-8260-09HA
		↓ Switch on rectangular diagnostic light pattern using diagnostic system. Diagnosis ↓ Control units view ↓ Setup ↓ SG-SW left headlamp ↓ Adaptations ↓ Adjusting headlamps using diagnosis.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ When the diagnostic light pattern is switched on and the height adjustment is correct, the horizontal light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) to the left of the center mark (3) must be congruent with the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01). The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the height adjustment (2). If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostic light pattern switched on: ↓ Turn the adjustment screw for the height adjustment (H) to correct the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16).
7.2	Check height adjustment of left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16); adjust if necessary	For vehicle with level control on front and rear axle. If for a low beam light gradient the height adjustment is correct, the light-dark boundary (1) of the light gradient for the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) to the left of the center mark (3) must be congruent with the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01), as shown in the colored image. The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the height adjustment (2), as shown in the color image. If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct: ↓ Move to calibrated vehicle level. Diagnosis → Control units view → Chassis → ADS - Adaptive Damping System → Actuations → Move to calibrated vehicle level and check headlamp adjustment again.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Headlamp adjustment incorrect: ↓ Calibrate level in chassis control unit. Diagnosis → Control units view → Chassis → ADS - Adaptive Damping System → Adaptations → Teach-in processes → Check level calibration and headlamp adjustment again.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Prepare alignment of headlamp aimer (01).
			AP82.10-P-8260-09HA
		↓ Switch on rectangular diagnostic light pattern using diagnostic system. Diagnosis → Control units view → Setup → SG-SW left headlamp → Adaptations → Adjusting headlamps using diagnosis.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ When the diagnostic light pattern is switched on and the height adjustment is correct, the horizontal light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) to the left of the center mark (3) must be congruent with the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01). The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the height adjustment (2). If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostic light pattern switched on: ↓ Turn the adjustment screw for the height adjustment (H) to correct the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16).
8.1	Check lateral adjustment of left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16); adjust if necessary	For vehicle with steel suspension on front and rear axle. If, for a low beam light gradient the lateral adjustment is correct, the light-dark boundary (1) of the light gradient for the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) starting at the center mark (3) on the right must be congruent with the reference line for the lateral adjustment (4) in the headlamp aimer (01), as shown on the color image. The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the lateral adjustment (4), as shown in the color image. When the diagnostic light pattern is switched on and the lateral adjustment is correct, the vertical light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) each starting at the center mark (3) must run upward at 900 to the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01). The colored area of the vertical light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be to the left of the center mark (3). If the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostics light pattern already switched on: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, check and correct the installation position of the headlamp concerned. Then work through operation steps 2 to 8.1 again.
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01BB
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Bumper to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1006-01BB
		Model 253Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, bottom	*BE60.00-P-1004-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, side If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) was correct and the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct: ↓ Adjust zero position using diagnostic system in headlamp control unit. Diagnosis → Control units view → Setup → SG-SW left headlamp → Adaptations → Zero position adjustment.	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Prepare alignment of headlamp aimer (01).
			AP82.10-P-8260-09HA
		↓ Switch on rectangular diagnostic light pattern using diagnostic system. Diagnosis → Control units view → Setup → SG-SW left headlamp → Adaptations → Adjusting headlamps using diagnosis.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Check the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) again using the diagnostic light pattern switched on; if necessary, correct by turning the adjustment screw for the height adjustment (H). ↓ Check lateral adjustment of left low beams (long range) (E1e16). ↓ If the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostics light pattern already switched on: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, check and correct the installation position of the headlamp concerned. Then work through operation steps 2 to 8.1 again.
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01BB
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Bumper to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1006-01BB
		Model 253Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, bottom	*BE60.00-P-1004-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, side	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
8.2	Check lateral adjustment of left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16); adjust if necessary	For vehicle with level control on front and rear axle. If, for a low beam light gradient the lateral adjustment is correct, the light-dark boundary (1) of the light gradient for the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) starting at the center mark (3) on the right must be congruent with the reference line for the lateral adjustment (4) in the headlamp aimer (01), as shown on the color image. The colored area of the light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be above the reference line for the lateral adjustment (4), as shown in the color image. When the diagnostic light pattern is switched on and the lateral adjustment is correct, the vertical light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) each starting at the center mark (3) must run upward at 900 to the reference line for the height adjustment (2) in the headlamp aimer (01). The colored area of the vertical light-dark boundary (1) of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) must be to the left of the center mark (3). If the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostics light pattern already switched on: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, check and correct the installation position of the headlamp concerned. Then work through operation steps 2 to 8.2 again.
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01BB
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Bumper to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1006-01BB
		Model 253Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, bottom	*BE60.00-P-1004-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, side If the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) was correct and the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct: ↓ Move to calibrated vehicle level. Diagnosis → Control units view → Chassis → ADS - Adaptive Damping System → Actuations → Move to calibrated vehicle level and check headlamp adjustment again.	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		Headlamp adjustment incorrect: ↓ Calibrate level in chassis control unit. Diagnosis → Control units view → Chassis → ADS - Adaptive Damping System → Adaptations → Teach-in processes → Check level calibration and headlamp adjustment again.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Prepare alignment of headlamp aimer (01).
			AP82.10-P-8260-09HA
		↓ Switch on rectangular diagnostic light pattern using diagnostic system. Diagnosis → Control units view → Setup → SG-SW left headlamp → Adaptations → Adjusting headlamps using diagnosis.
			AD00.00-P-2000-04B
		↓ Check the height adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) again using the diagnostic light pattern switched on; if necessary, correct by turning the adjustment screw for the height adjustment (H). ↓ Check lateral adjustment of left low beams (long range) (E1e16). ↓ If the lateral adjustment of the left low beam headlamp (long range) (E1e16) is not correct with the diagnostics light pattern already switched on: ↓ Subject to a separate repair order, check and correct the installation position of the headlamp concerned. Then work through operation steps 2 to 8.2 again.
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01BB
		Model 205.0/1/2/3Bumper to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1006-01BB
		Model 253Engine hood to headlamp	*BE60.00-P-1002-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, bottom	*BE60.00-P-1004-01FA
		Model 253Bumper to headlamp, side	*BE60.00-P-1005-01FA
	Concluding tasks
9	Reset switch positions to input condition	Only if the high beam setting is not to be checked afterwards.