Installing Headlight Mount

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The main headlights are fitted into the body at the factory.

A new adjustment may only be made in the case of accident repairs or replacement of the main headlights.

The headlight mount is secured to the body by 3 knurled nuts.

Push the mount into the body and screw down with three knurled nuts. → Tightening torque: 6 ftlb.+/- 1.5 ftlb.

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Element
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Check that the gaps match the specified gap dimensions → WM 5X00IN DIAGRAM - BODY GAP DIMENSIONS (ALL MODELS) . Adjust the headlight mount if necessary. → Testing And Adjusting Headlight Mount