63 12 003 Removing and installing left headlight (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

Special tools required:

2 449 464 .
2 361 199
2 361 198

Attention!

Follow the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING BULBS/LIGHT SOURCES (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) .

Attention!

Observe the INFORMATION ON PROTECTION FROM ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE .

Preliminary work needed:

CHECKING THE HOOD SETTING .

Removal:

Unlock and disconnect connector (1) on headlight (2).

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Release screws (2) on headlight (1).

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Release screw (1; 2) on headlight (3).

Remove headlight (3).

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NOTE: In case the screw is stuck, counter support the square nut (1) on the adjusting element by means of pliers for a water pump (2).

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Installation:

Attention!

Do not reuse screws (1) or adjusting elements (2)!

Do not screw the screws (1) in!

Push the screws (1) into a new adjusting element (2) until the stop is reached.

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Join headlight (1).

Push the screws (2) into a new adjusting element until the stop is reached but do not screw them in!

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Join the screw (2) to the headlight (3).

Push the screw (1) into a new adjusting element until the stop is reached but do not screw them in!

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NOTE: Check the following prior to disassembly of chrome ring:

Check clamps (1) for damage.
Check chrome ring for firm seating.

If one of the checks is not OK, replace chrome ring when finishing the repair!
Do not install chrome ring immediately!

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Release clamps (1) and remove the chrome ring from the front compartment lid.

To align the headlight, the following special tool is required:

Per 1x installation aid (2 449 464 (A)) for the left side of vehicle.

Per 1x installation aid (2 449 464 (B)) for the right side of vehicle.

Set of clamps (2 361 199).

1x suction lifter (2 361 198 C).

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Installation aid (2 449 464 (A)) is inserted into the front compartment lid from the outside.

Installation aid is attached by means of clamps (2 361 199).

NOTE: Ensure correct fit of installation aid (2 449 464 (A)) and clamps (2 361 199).
The clamps must engage correctly in the groove.

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Attach the suction lifter (2 361 198 C) to the headlight as illustrated.

Lift, align and hold headlight using suction lifter (2 361 198 C).

Attention!

Risk of damage, close front compartment lid carefully!

The front compartment lid has to be closed properly on both sides.

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When the front compartment lid is closed correctly, the headlight must still be able to shift within the installation aid.

Attention!

The front compartment lid has to be closed properly on both sides!

Correct the alignment of the headlight (4) if necessary and hold in installation position by means of suction lifter (2 361 198 C).

Tighten the screws in tightening sequence (1, 2, 3) using the openings of the installation aid (2 449 464 (A)).

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

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Check the alignment of the headlight on the installation aid (2 449 464 (A)).

Remove the suction lifter (2 361 198 C).

Open the front compartment lid.

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Tighten the screw (1) to the headlight (3).

Tightening torque 63 12 2AZ .

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Connect and lock connector (1) on the headlight (2).

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Join the chrome ring in the front compartment lid and lock by applying slight pressure on the clamps (1).

NOTE: Check the following after installation of chrome ring:

Check clamps (1) for damage.
Check chrome ring for firm seating.

If one of the checks is not OK, replace chrome ring!

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Required follow-up work:

CARRY OUT HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT