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Adjustment instructions

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Item A

The transition from the headlight housing to the body is in the same plane (level).

Items B and C

The headlamp housing should lie approximately 2 mm below the body edge.

Fig 1: Identifying Thickness Of Headlamp Housing
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NOTE: The fastening nuts of the adjusting components are fitted at the factory as shown in Fig 2 .
Fig 2: Identifying Factory Fitted Fastening Nut Location
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In the event of an accident repair or replacement of the headlights, the fastening nuts should be fitted as in Fig 3 . This ensures greater possibilities for adjusting the mounting plate.

Fig 3: Identifying Fitting Of Fastening Nut
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