67 16 011 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (xenon headlamp, up to 09/2000)

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Remove lens/reflector. See 63 12 034 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LENS/REFLECTOR FOR LEFT HEADLIGHT (UP TO 09/2000)

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights).

Turn plug connection (1) in direction of arrow and disconnect. Remove low beam cover (2).

Turn side-marker lamp bulb holder (3) in direction of arrow and remove.

Turn plug housing (4) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove high beam cover cap (5).

Installation:

Make sure low beam cover (2) and high beam cover cap (5) are correctly seated.

Fully release adjusting screws (6).

Fig 1: Turning Plug Connection

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From 01/1997:

In addition, turn lower holder through approx. 90° and lever out at headlight vertical aim adjuster underneath.

All:

Pull insert (1) in direction of arrow out of headlamp housing (2).

Fig 2: Removing Insert From Headlamp Housing

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Installation:

Make sure guides (1) and (2) are correctly seated in headlamp housing (3).

Fig 3: Installing Guides In Headlamp Housing

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Up to 01/1997:

When converting the headlight vertical aim adjuster from a headlight (old version), you must clip the supplied holder onto the headlight vertical aim adjuster.

Fig 4: Clipping Holder Onto Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster

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All:

Unfasten screws.

Disconnect plug connection and remove headlight vertical aim adjuster.

Installation:

Adjust headlights.

Fig 5: Removing Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster

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