Removing Headlight Mounting

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To restore the original installation position, thereby minimizing the amount of adjustment work required, the following steps must be carried out prior to removal:

Mark the position of the headlight mounting with respect to fastening screws .
Measure and take note of the height of the headlight mounting with respect to the body .

Mark the position of the washers -1- on the headlight mounting -2- using a water-resistant pen to make it easier to adjust the gap dimensions on the front lid when re-installing the headlight mounting.

Fig 1: Identifying Marking Position Of Washers
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
1. 2.1. Press the headlight mounting -2- down close to each fastening screw -F- (to prevent the adjusting elements from turning) and unscrew fastening screws from the body.
2. 2.2. Pull fastening screws out of the adjusting elements.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Fastening Screws
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3. 3. Remove headlight mounting.