67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlight)

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WARNING: Version with xenon headlights: Danger to life due to high voltage!
Therefore disconnect all components from voltage supply before removal.
Work on the entire xenon lighting system (control unit, ignition unit with lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION at front

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, following illustrations show headlight removed.

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Vertical Aim Adjuster Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (1).

Slide headlight insert (2) upwards in direction of arrow.

Move vertical aim adjuster (3) downwards in direction of arrow and feed out.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Plug Connection

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Installation:

Feed ball head of vertical aim adjuster (1) into mounting (2).

Fig 4: Feeding Ball Head Of Vertical Aim Adjuster Into Mounting

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After installation

ADJUST HEADLIGHTS