63 10 004 Adjusting headlights

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NOTE:

For Special Tool identification, see LIGHTS - SPECIAL TOOLS - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W1 .

Special Tools Required:

63 2 100

NOTE: Comply with test preconditions for headlight adjustment. Refer to 63 10 ... TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR HEADLIGHT VERTICAL AIM ADJUSTMENT .

NOTE: Illustrations show the right headlight.

Adjust headlights at adjusting screws (1) and (2).

Adjusting screw for vertical aiming.
Adjusting screw for lateral aiming.

Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Adjusting Screws

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Open hood/bonnet.

Attach special tool 63 2 100 to adjusting screw (1).

Lock special tool 63 2 100 by pushing in direction of arrow on adjusting screw (1).

Close hood/bonnet and make sure special tool 63 2 100 is correctly laid between hood/bonnet and wheel arch trim (3).

Fig 2: View Of Headlight Adjusting Tool

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Adjust headlight by turning special tool 63 2 100.

NOTE: Secure knurled wheel (1) when turning special tool 63 2 100.

Vertical adjustment:
- Clockwise = higher.
- Counterclockwise = lower.
Lateral adjustment:

Clockwise = to right.
Counterclockwise = to left.

Fig 3: Identifying Knurled Wheel On Special Tool

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