Testing And Adjusting Headlight Mount

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The headlight cover lens should lie approximately 2 mm below the body edge.

Fig 1: Locating Edge Of Body

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Where the headlight housing joins the body, both should be in the same plane (flush).

Fig 2: Locating Factory Fitting Of Adjusting Element Fastening Nuts

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Fig 3: Locating Fitting Of Fastening Nuts In Case Of Accident Repairs Of Main Headlights

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Adjust fastening nuts to the same height as the old unit and tighten gently by hand.

Adjust fastening nuts to the same height as the old unit and tighten gently by hand.

Fig 4: Locating Mounting Plate Screws
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Press headlight housing firmly into the body and lock.
After adjustment, tighten the fastening nuts. → Tightening torque: 6 ftlb.+/-1.5 ftlb.