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Removing Main Headlight

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Risk of damage to headlights due to chafing and excessive temperatures.

Headlights must not be covered when they are switched on, e.g. by wing protector or film.

Switch off ignition.

  1. Release carpet at the side by unscrewing plastic nut -A, arrow-  .
    Fig 1: Releasing Carpet At Sides
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  2. Pull rubber stopper -B-  out of the release opening.
    Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Stopper
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  3. Place the socket wrench from the tool kit on the release axle.
  4. The toggle of the socket wrench should point horizontally to the rear.
  5. Turn the socket wrench through approx. 180° -A-  and leave it in position.
  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 -B-  downwards.
  8. Fig 3: Releasing Headlight
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