63 12 950 Replace one bracket for headlight mount

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Remove complete headlight, refer to 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT .

Release screws and remove holder for headlight mounting.

Fig 1: Removing Holder For Headlight Mounting

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Installation:

Install holder for headlight mounting, tighten screws until hand-tight.

Install headlight and adjust gap between headlight and bumper, gap measurement (A) approx. 5 mm.

Fig 2: Identifying Gap "A" Between Headlight And Bumper

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Remove headlight again.

Tighten down screws on holder for headlight mounting.

Reinstall headlight.

Adjust headlights, refer to 63 10 004 ADJUSTING HEADLIGHTS .