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. wing protection or film.

Release the side carpet by unscrewing plastic nut -A- -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nut For Releasing Side Carpet
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Pull rubber stopper -B- off the release opening.

Fig 2: Pulling Rubber Stopper For Release Opening
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Place the socket wrench from the tool kit on the release axle.

Fig 3: Placing Socket Wrench On Release Axle
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The toggle of the socket wrench should point horizontally to the rear.
Turn the socket wrench through approx. 180° -arrow A- and leave it in position. Refer to Fig 3.
The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forwards out of the wing.
Turn the socket wrench back until it points vertically -arrow B- downwards.