Removing Headlight Mounting
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NOTE:
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 .
NOTE:
- If work is carried out on the headlight or retainer plate, the installed fastening screws must be replaced by micro-encapsulated fastening screws (see PET).
- Micro-encapsulated fastening screws must be tightened only once to the specified torque.
- Micro-encapsulated fastening screws must be replaced after loosening them.
- 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 reinstalling the headlight mounting.
Marking position of washers
- Unscrew fastening screws -1- .
- Unclip the antenna line holder -1- from the headlight mounting -2- in a downward direction -a- .
- Unclip electric plug connections -3- and holder -4-
for the headlight cleaning system hose from the headlight mounting.
Unclipping holder and electric plug connections
Headlight mounting at the left and right
- Remove headlight mounting.