Adjusting headlights (Cooper Convertible)

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NOTE: Comply with test preconditions for HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT .

Carry out headlight adjustment at adjustment screws (1) and (2).

Adjustment screw (1) - priority for vertical adjustment

Adjustment screw (2) - priority for lateral adjustment

A definite allocation of adjustment screws is not possible.

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Carry out height adjustment at adjustment screw (1)
US version only:

Only set the lateral adjustment if the safety plug in the LATERAL ADJUSTMENT SCREW is missing or damaged.

If necessary, remove damaged plugs using a suitable tool.
Carry out lateral adjustment at adjustment screw (2)

After headlight adjustment:

Perform reference run. For this purpose, switch off and on the headlights. Check again headlight adjustment.

US version only:

If the lateral adjustment has been checked and corrected, push new plug into the adjustment screw for the lateral adjustment without damaging it.