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

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M54 only:

Remove intake filter housing.

S62 only:

Remove left 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: Removing Ground Connection

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All:

WARNING: Xenon headlamps: Danger to life due to high voltage! Therefore disconnect xenon headlamps from voltage supply.

Work on the entire xenon lighting system (ignition unit, control unit and lamp) may only be carried out by specialist personnel.

NOTE: Headlamp removed for purposes of clarity.

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

Remove low beam cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Release screws (3).

Fig 2: Removing Low Beam Cover

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Feed ball head (1) in direction of arrow out of mounting (2).

Remove cover cap with headlight vertical aim adjuster (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Make sure ball head (1) is correctly seated in mounting (2).

Fig 3: Feeding Ball Head Out Of Mounting

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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: Releasing Screws And Disconnecting Plug Connection

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