Installing Headlight Mounting

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Insert the headlight mounting -Arrow A- and press it into the front guide rail -Arrows B- .

Fig 1: Inserting Headlight Mounting
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NOTE:
Fastening screw for main headlight mounting loose
- The main headlight shakes
- Rattling noises in the body front section
→ Replace fastening screws for the main headlight mounting following removal.

→ Exception: To set the gap dimensions, loosen the new fastening screws and then re-tighten them to the specified tightening torque within 24 hours.
NOTE:
Fastening screw for main headlight mounting loose
- The main headlight shakes
- Rattling noises in the body front section
→ Replace fastening screws for the main headlight mounting following removal.

→ Exception: To set the gap dimensions, loosen the new fastening screws and then re-tighten them to the specified tightening torque within 24 hours.

Information
- The fastening screws have a hexagon at the top and can therefore be unscrewed from the front.
- It is therefore important to turn the screws in the opposite direction when screwing the rear fastening screws in and out!
  
  Fig 2: Fastening Points For Headlight Mounting
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Screw in the fastening screws at the back -1- , but do not tighten them.

Fig 3: Fastening Points For Headlight Mounting
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Screw in the fastening screws at the front -2- , but do not tighten them.
Install main headlight. → Installing Main Headlights