Headlamps, Removing and Installing

Headlamps, Removing And Installing - Through 10.04

CAUTION:
- HIGH VOLTAGE!
- Always disconnect negative (-) battery terminal prior to working on parts of HID headlamp components marked with yellow "HIGH VOLTAGE" warning symbols.

Removing

Left headlamp
- Disconnect battery.







- Remove left engine cover -1







Right headlamp
- Remove right engine cover -1 -.







- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve 1 N80 - 1 - at air duct.
- Remove air duct - 2 -.







Both sides, continued:
- Use adhesive tape to mask area beneath headlamp to prevent damage to paintwork.
- Remove screws - 1 - and - 5 -.
- Loosen screws - 2 - and - 4 - (do not remove).
- Where applicable, remove cable tie.
- Disconnect electrical connection - 3 -.
- Remove headlamp from body towards front.







Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, noting the following:
- Check whether vent element has been inserted on underside of headlamp.
- Slide headlamp horizontally onto lower headlamp mounting as far as it will go.







- Position stop screw - 1 - so that it makes contact with lock carrier.
- Use stop screw to align headlamp with body contours (gap widths).

NOTE: Pay attention to area around fender opening when aligning headlamp.

- Tighten screws - 2... 5 -.
- Reconnect battery. Required steps.
- Following installation, check and adjust headlamps if necessary.

Tightening torque

Component Nm
Headlamp to lock carrier 6