61 35 790 Removing and installing/replacing control unit for headlight vertical aim adjustment

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Disconnect battery negative lead. Refer to 12 00 DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING BATTERY .
Remove storage compartment in instrument panel (passenger side). Refer to 51 16 390 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM STORAGE TRAY (PASSENGER SIDE) .

Release nuts (1), tightening torque, refer to 61 35 4AZ in GENERAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - TIGHTENING TORQUE - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Disconnect plug connection (2) and remove control unit for headlight vertical aim adjustment.

Fig 1: Removing Control Unit For Headlight Vertical Aim Adjustment

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Replacement:

Carry out programming/coding. Refer to DIAGNOSIS PROGRAMMING/CODING .