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Removing Main Headlight

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NOTE:
  • Risk of damage to headlights due to chafing and excessive temperatures.
  • Headlights must not be covered when they are switched on, e.g. wing protection or film.
  1. Release the side carpet by unscrewing plastic nut -A- -arrow-  . See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Unscrewing Plastic Nut
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  2. Pull rubber stopper -B-  off the release opening. See Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Stopper Off Release Opening
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  3. Place the socket wrench from the tool kit on the release axle.
    Fig 3: Attaching Socket Wrench On Release Axle
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  4. The toggle of the socket wrench should point horizontally to the rear.
  5. Turn the socket wrench through approx. 180° -arrow A-  and leave it in position. See Fig 3 .
  6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forwards out of the wing.
  7. Turn the socket wrench back until it points vertically -arrow B-  downwards. See Fig 3 .
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