Removing Main Headlights
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- Risk of damage to load or to the control unit
→ Remove the ignition key and switch off load before disconnecting or removing load.
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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.
- Remove the relevant toolbox -arrow- .
- Open the headlight release cover.
- Place the socket wrench (tool kit) on the release axle. The handle of the wrench must point horizontally to the rear.
- Turn the socket wrench approx. 180° -A- . This releases the headlight and pushes it forward slightly.
- Turn the socket wrench back until it points vertically downwards -B- and leave it attached.
- The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forward out of the wing.
- Release and pull off electric connector.
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If the headlight is replaced, the headlight mounting must also be replaced.
- Remove headlight mounting. → Removing Headlight Mounting