Installing main headlight

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NOTE: Do not attach any covers (stone shields or films) in the area of the headlights.

Insert the headlight into the guide rails and push it fully into the wing -arrow- .

Fig 1: Pushing Headlight In To Wing
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Press the headlight to the rear, turning the socket wrench at the same time until the wrench points horizontally to the rear -arrow C-. Refer to Fig 1. In the process, the headlight lock must engage with an audible and perceptible click.
Check the correct seating of the headlight, for example, by pulling gently in the area of the fog light.

Fig 2: Inserting Rubber Stopper In Release Opening
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Insert rubber stopper in the release opening.
Screw the side carpet tight with the plastic screw -A- .

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Screw For Tightening Side Carpet
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