67 16 010 Removing and installing/replacing left headlight vertical aim adjuster (from 09/2000)

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M54 only:

Remove intake filter housing.

M62 only:

Release screws (1).

Remove ground connection (2).

Pull main flow oil filter housing (3) in direction of arrow out of rubber grommet (4) and place to one side.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty rubber grommet (4).

Make sure main flow oil filter housing (3) is correctly seated in rubber grommet (4).

Fig 1: Pulling Main Flow Oil Filter Housing

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All:

WARNING: Follow instructions for handling light bulbs (exterior lights). See 63 99... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING LIGHT BULBS (EXTERIOR LIGHTS) .

NOTE: Headlamp removed for purposes of clarity.

Turn plug housing (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Remove low beam cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Low Beam Cover

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Release screws (3).

Feed out headlight vertical aim adjuster cover cap (4) with ball head and remove.

NOTE: For illustration of ball head, see Fig 3 .

Installation:

Feed ball head (1) of headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) in direction of arrow into mounting (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Feed Ball Head Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster

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Release screws (1).

Remove headlight vertical aim adjuster (2) in direction of arrow and disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Adjust headlamp.

Fig 4: Removing Headlight Vertical Aim Adjuster

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