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Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position






Headlamps, Correcting Installation Position

In order to correct the installation position of the headlamp, front bumper must not be removed.

Illustrations depict left headlamp.

When checking installation position of headlamp, determine that headlamp has no uneven gap dimensions to body, otherwise installation position must be corrected.

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Remove the radiator grille.

- Loosen the screw - 2 - on back of the headlamp.






- Loosen the three screws - arrows -.






- Loosen the mounting bolt - arrow - at the bottom of the headlamp.






- Adjust the screws so they are flush to the body by rotating the adjustment bushings in or out - arrow - on the headlamp.






- Tighten the threaded connections to the specification given in the overview. Refer to=> [ Halogen Headlamps Overview ] Halogen Headlamps Overview.

- Check and if necessary correct installation position of headlamp again for uniform gap dimension.

- Install the radiator grille.

- Check headlamp for function.

If a headlamp is removed or adapted to the body, it must always be adjusted after installing or after adapting.

- Check the headlamp setting and adjust if necessary.